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Hungary PM announces closure of nuclear plant due to heatwave
I nearly melted my laptop so you don’t have to — after testing cooling pads for chilling your laptop during a heatwave, I’ve got serious data to drop on the coolest and quietest products you can buy
I’ve spent a week in a boiling hot lab so I can dish up hard science on the best cooling pad for chilling your laptop during a heatwave.…
July set to be driest on record for England and Wales after relentless heatwaves
Climate scientist urges better planning as southern England had just 1% of long-term average rainfall last month…
Hundreds of dead fish in river linked to heatwave
The Environment Agency believes the fish were killed as a result of the heat and drain water.…
I pointed a thermal cam at a luxury cooling pillow to see if it actually helps you stay cool in a heatwave — here are the results, and how it compares to a cheap alternative
I used thermal imaging to compare a luxury cooling pillow to a cheap alternative, so I could finally get some sleep…
Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.…
Excess deaths caused by heatwaves in England ‘almost double’ so far this year
UKHSA estimates 2,877 heat-associated deaths during heatwaves in May and June, almost twice the number in summer 2025…
Cooler conditions on way for parts of UK - but still no rain for drought-hit areas
After another day of record-breaking temperatures for some parts of England, a cold front is moving in.…
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences, and how much should we spend on adapting homes versus cutting carbon?…
Can a heatwave cause trees to fall?
Don't sit under a tree during a heatwave - here's why.…
Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Growing number of studies assessing whether heat training can help people prepare for scorching temperatures…
Three Greek firefighters die as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe
Gale-force winds on Crete have whipped up flames prompting the evacuation of several villages, as parts of the continent continue to tackle fires.…
Greggs sales jump as iced matcha lattes and chicken rolls become heatwave hits
Rise to £1.1bn in first six months of year for bakery chain largely down to opening of new stores…
France and Spain brace for fresh heatwave as warnings issued over risk of new wildfires – Europe live
Authorities fear progress in containing the fires in the Gironde and Madrid regions may be set back by temperatures expected to hit the low 40s Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez…
Amber heat health alerts to come into force as heatwave reaches 35C peak
Wednesday is set to be the hottest day of the week for many as a widespread fourth heatwave grips the UK.…
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.…
I tested Aecooly portable fans through heatwaves and beach days — these are the 9 that actually kept me cool
Looking for ways to stay cool this summer? I tested Aecooly's line of portable fans and these are the ones I recommend grabbing now.…
More rail services in England set to slow as heatwave shrinks soil
South Western Railway expected to join operators in east of England in reducing train speeds and changing timetables Business live – latest updates Persistent drought conditions ca…
France and Spain race to control wildfires as fresh heatwave hits, as UN warns ‘the climate alarm is blaring’ – Europe live
Spanish prime minister also says the fires serve as a reminder to plan for the ‘worsening’ climate emergency France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave b…
France and Spain continue to battle fires as new heatwave looms
France races to contain fires before new heatwave
Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast
A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week.…
France and Spain race to contain fires before new heatwave
The wildfires in France and Spain are the worst in living memory. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
‘Completely unprecedented’: Europe races to fight out-of-control blazes ahead of new heatwave
Firefighters encountered a dangerous phenomenon never before recorded in France – a “fire cloud” that is more commonly seen in Australia during the most extreme bushfires.…
France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives
Authorities have evacuated about 220,000 people, including tourists, in France, while in Spain around 100,000 have been told to seek shelter.…
France and Spain have 24 hours to contain wildfires before fresh heatwave strikes
Temperatures are forecast to hit 42C in northeast Spain.…
Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux
Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts.…
Farmers help battle French forest inferno before new heatwave
The fire has burned 42,000 hectares of forest and remains out of control despite efforts to contain it.…
France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives - Reuters
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France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins
Coming days are ‘absolutely critical’ for firefighters before temperatures rise again this week, officials say Firefighters in France and Spain are racing to bring huge wildfires u…
Spain races to contain blazes before new heatwave
The blazes, fuelled by extreme heat and drought, have forced 60,000 people to evacuate, as firefighters race to contain them before temperatures climb as high as 42°C.…
Britain braces for fourth heatwave of year as fire chiefs issue public appeal
Temperatures up to 35C forecast, triggering heat health alerts and pleas to take care in parched parks and rural areas…
France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez highlighted the impact of climate change, saying the wildfires were "more ferocious" and "heatwaves more frequent".…
Libyans struggle during heatwave, power cuts
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Spain races to contain blazes before new heatwave
Don’t sit under trees in heatwave, park visitors told as Britain braces for 33C temperatures this week
Trees have weakened due to the extreme heat and lack of rainfall, the staff at Normanby Hall Country Park in Lincolnshire have warned…
Europe’s employers face a new challenge—keeping workers safe during heatwaves
As temperatures hit record peaks across the continent, European companies are shifting working hours and issuing cooling kits to keep workers safe and preserve productivity.…
#Spain races to contain 'monster' #fires ahead of new #heatwave
As Japan swelters, staying cool amid a summer heatwave becomes a way of life
People in Japan are turning to cooling gadgets and changing daily routines as an intense heatwave disrupts sports events and sends thousands to hospital.…
France, Spain race to contain 'monster' fires ahead of new heatwave
BORDEAUX: Shelters in France and Spain on Monday (Jul 27) overflowed with exhausted locals and holidaymakers forced to flee blazes so massive some were forming their own mini weath…
France, Spain race to contain 'monster' fires ahead of new heatwave
France, Spain race to contain 'monster' fires ahead of new heatwave
Driest UK regions miss out on rain and warning of wildfire risk ahead of fourth summer heatwave
Fire chiefs are warning wildfires could become ‘exceptionally severe’ following the prolonged spell of dry weather…
Another heatwave to hit within days after weekend of cooler temperatures
Temperatures will rapidly spike to highs of 32 or 33C on Wednesday…
France and Spain battle vast wildfires as fresh heatwave approaches
Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.…
‘Extraordinarily hot’: US heatwave stretches on with millions still under warnings
Southern and central states from California to Mississippi face heat indexes above 100F amid another heat dome At least 40 million people were under extreme heat warnings across ce…
UK's most parched regions miss chance for rain ahead of next heatwave
Much of the UK continues to experience very dry conditions after a summer marked by low rainfall and recurring heatwaves.…
Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa
Extreme heat is fuelling wildfires across North Africa, with major fires burning in Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.…
V&A workers hold ballot to strike over pay and heatwave conditions
Union calls for museum to become accredited London living wage employer and let staff carry water during shifts Workers at one of the world’s leading art and design museums are bal…
Fourth heatwave of summer to hit within days after weekend of cooler temperatures
Temperatures will rapidly spike to highs of 32 or 33C on Wednesday…
UK braced for fourth heatwave of the summer with temperatures set to hit 35C next week
Long-awaited rainfall this weekend will be followed by more hot weather, forecasters say…
Morocco faces repeated heatwaves and fears water shortages
Over the past three months, the country has endured four heatwaves. The resulting lack of water affects not only the population but also agriculture, industry and tourism.…
Review: The Birch Elite Natural latex mattress kept me cool during a sweltering heatwave, but there are some big drawbacks I can't overlook
I slept on the luxury Birch Elite Natural Mattress for two months to see if its organic materials and buoyant hybrid support are actually worth the splurge. Here's what I did and d…
Will heatwaves push European holidaymakers to ‘coolcations’?
Some experts say they have seen growing popularity of mountain resorts during the summer. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
European heatwaves drive summer tourists to cooler north
The concept of ‘coolcations’ – holidays in a cooler clime – has been gathering pace in recent years and appears to have exploded in 2026.…
Another UK heatwave looms after cooler end to weekend
Temperatures are forecast to surge next week as another UK heatwave begins.…
UK '45C heatwave' forecast: What extreme weather prediction means for Birmingham
Maps from the GEFS weather model have raised eyebrows across the country after predicting unprecedented highs in England…
Scorching US heatwave to hit 70 million people with third ‘heat dome’ in month
Temperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) are expected, spanning Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwest About 70 million people in the US are set to face excessive heat ad…
New England's solar panels paid off big during the 2026 heatwave
On August 2, 2006, the temperature in Massachusetts hit 99 degrees with 65% humidity. New Englanders cranked up their air conditioners and fans like never before, setting an all-ti…