2 h. ago Amber alert for five areas as temperature continues to climb on Wednesday

Two parts of the country are set to see the highest temperatures today

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8 h. ago Amber heat alert as fourth summer heatwave pushes temperatures towards 34C

Parts of England are set for another day of sweltering sunshine after highs of 33.4C on Tuesday.

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17 h. ago Experts reveal why new build homes aren't able to cope with summer heat as Britain hits 34C

Eco measures put in place to keep properties insulated are being blamed on turning them into sweltering boxes during the summer.

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20 h. ago UK official warning as Brits told avoid this between 11 and 3 today

An amber heat health alert is in place for several areas of England

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22 h. ago Thousands evacuated in Spain amid deadly wildfires and new heatwave

Temperatures of 44C predicted as blazes rage across EuropeEurope live – latest updatesAlmost 6,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in northern, central and southern Spain as wildfires continue to burn amid a heatwave that could bring temperatures of 44C to some parts of the country.The deadly heat across large parts of Europe has created what scientists have called a “molotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wildfires. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago A load of hot air! Health officials are branded 'nanny state' after issuing two

An amber alert has been issued across the Midlands, East Anglia, London and South East for tomorrow and Wednesday. Yellow warnings apply elsewhere in England.

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37 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital sizzles in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

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44 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued for capital as temperatures to soar

London weather: Amber heat health alert issued for capital as temperatures to soar  London Evening Standard

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44 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital to sizzle in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

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45 h. ago Amber heat health alert for parts of England amid warning ‘rise in deaths likely’

Warnings issued for London, the West Midlands, the East Midlands, the East of England and the South East

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45 h. ago Weather tracker: Europe braces for another heatwave with highs of 44C

Parts of Spain and Portugal likely to bear brunt of heat, while drought conditions sweep North AmericaEurope live – latest updatesAfter a period of cooler weather, swaths of central and eastern Europe face another heatwave as hot air over south-western Europe pushes north-west.Since late July, large parts of the Iberian peninsula have endured persistent heat, with temperatures frequently climbing to the high 30s to low 40s celsius. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Brits melt in heatwave: Temperatures could hit 34C this week with 'tropical nights', thunderstorms and amber heat health alert

A Government amber heat health alert was imposed and forecasters warned of a risk of isolated thunderstorms and infrequent outbreaks of rain during the hot spell.

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58 h. ago Babysitter is a suspect after 3 young children go missing in California, authorities say

Constance Franks, 55, and three young children under the age of 10 whom she was babysitting were last seen Friday night

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3 d. ago Holt Heath fire: Major incident declared as 100 firefighters tackle Dorset blaze

Around 100 firefighters are battling a blaze of approximately. 1,000m x 800m at Holt Heath, near Wimborne. An amber wildfire alert has now been issued for the coming days

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6 d. ago ‘Horrific’: report reveals abuse of pregnant women and children at US Ice facilities

Report from senator Jon Ossoff’s office found 510 credible reports of human rights abuses since Trump’s inaugurationA new report has found hundreds of reported cases of human rights abuses in US immigration detention centers.The alleged abuses uncovered include deaths in custody, physical and sexual abuse of detainees, mistreatment of pregnant women and children, inadequate medical care, overcrowding and unsanitary living conditions, inadequate food and water, exposure to extreme temperatures, denial of access to attorneys, and child separation. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Brit tourists warned as Spain issues rare AMBER alert in holiday hotspots

Spain's meteorological agency, AEMET, has issued a weather warning for the entire mainland of the country, with sweltering 42C highs forecast in a number of popular holiday spots

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7 d. ago Spain issues rare amber alert as heatwave likely to hit popular holiday hotspots

Spain's weather agency AEMET has issued a massive alert for the week ahead, with a "significant" heatwave forecast, with temperatures likely to reach 42C in some areas

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8 d. ago Met Office weather warning explained as yellow and amber alert issued across UK today

The Met Office has extended the amber weather warning for strong winds

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8 d. ago Storm Floris: Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows cancelled at The Pleasance as amber wind alert comes into force

The Pleasance has cancelled some shows and says it is monitoring the situation around Storm Floris.

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8 d. ago Storm Floris: 72 Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows cancelled at Pleasance Courtyard as amber wind alert hits

The Pleasance has cancelled shows and closed its Courtyard and Plaza

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