A punishing heatwave loosened its gripped on western Europe Wednesday and rolled eastwards, with Germany expected to record some of its hottest temperatures this year.

The Dalai Lama has declared that the institution of the Dalai Lama will persist after his death, with the Gaden Phodrang Trust in India holding the authority to recognise his future reincarnation. He emphasised that the selection process should adhere to past Buddhist traditions, involving consultations with Tibetan Buddhist leaders and Dharma Protectors.

The accused allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death after an argument over marriage. He surrendered to police and the investigation is ongoing.