Germany braces for Storm Joshua as heavy winds and rain cause possible rail delays and travel disruptions across the country.

A punishing early summer heat wave that has already scorched western and southern Europe spread east Wednesday, bringing extreme weather warnings to Germany and reportedly causing motorways to buckle.

Astronomers were in for a treat in Germany this weekend as the night skies were lit up by comets and the Northern Lights. "The Northern Lights were easily visible on Saturday night, because it was ...