Temperatures hit record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark on Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moves to central and eastern parts of the continent.

Israel and Lebanon have created a framework for a cease-fire, though Hezbollah is rejecting it because it calls for disarming the organization.

Ukraine's long-range drones are striking deep inside Russia, up to 1,200 miles away, hitting oil refineries and depots. NPR recently spent time with one of the Ukrainian strike teams launching drones at Russian targets.

Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic said Saturday he will resign his post within weeks, paving the way for early elections following youth-led protests that shook his tight grip on power.

Seattle had designated Friday’s match to celebrate L.G.B.T.Q. rights, but the teams that faced off are from countries that penalize homosexuality.

At least three ​of Pakistan's Sindh Rangers personnel were killed ‌in an attack on the paramilitary forces headquarters in Karachi, the Dawn newspaper reported on ​Saturday.

An Israeli drone strike on Saturday killed two Palestinian siblings, including a 15-year-old girl, in southern Gaza and wounded at least seven others, according to Nasser hospital, where the casualties were taken.

The local authorities acknowledged the plane crash that hit Beijing's tallest building Friday, saying the pilot died and 13 people were injured.