Federal City of Bonn — capital in West Germany (1949–1990); seat of government until 1999
Copernicus records show Western Europe has faced unprecedented heat in June–July 2026, with an average of 21.62C and soil moisture at historic lows. Rivers run low, powering drought and wildfires across France, Spain and beyond. El Niño is strengthening global temperatures, prompting warnings of deeper climate impacts.
A drone carrying an explosive device was found at Leipzig/Halle Airport near Ukrainian cargo planes. Investigators say detonator faults prevented an explosion, with a third drone later found nearby. Berlin warns of a pattern of Russian hybrid operations and is taking steps including closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and terminating the Russian House contract in Berlin.