18 h. ago Spain battles record wildfires even as temperatures begin to fall

The country is facing one of its most destructive fire seasons in recent decades

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36 h. ago The Guardian view on food and farming: climate chaos hits crops hard – and that should worry everyone | Editorial

Last year’s floods have been followed by heatwaves. Ministers must throw their weight behind resilient, adaptable agricultureBritish farmers are, of course, not the only people who are suffering from the effects of this summer’s heatwaves. Across Europe and the Middle East, record-breaking temperatures are threatening lives as well as livelihoods. France has experienced its largest wildfire since 1949, while across Europe an estimated 500,000 hectares of land have burned.But farmers are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather, which has a direct impact on crop yields. So reports of a second consecutive year in which food growers in parts of the UK are seeing dramatic falls in production should concern the British public. Access to food is frequently taken for granted in the world’s wealthiest nations. But increased food insecurity is among the dangerous effects of the climate crisis, as well as being worsened by Trump’s tariffs, and geopolitical instability including the war in U...

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37 h. ago Four dead as Spain hit by worst wildfires on record in 45C heatwave

Temperatures have soared to 45C in Spain in the past fortnight - so far fires have burned over an area the size of Mallorca

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42 h. ago Europe wildfires map: Spain deploys nearly 2,000 soldiers to tackle major blazes

Temperatures have soared to 45C in Spain in the past fortnight

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45 h. ago Police brace for Notting Hill Carnival carnage this weekend with 7,000 officers deployed and anti

The growing popularity of Europe's biggest street party in West London has led to politicians raising concerns over potential crushes at the event with some suggesting a move to Hyde Park.

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48 h. ago Firefighters from seven stations rush to major blaze as residents evacuated

Firefighters from seven different stations have been scrambled to the scene of a building fire in the early hours of this morning.

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49 h. ago Clacton fire: Residents evacuated as firefighters tackle major blaze in Essex

Residents in Clacton, Essex have been evacuated and locals have been advised to keep all windows and doors shut due to a large amount lot of smoke coming from a nearby building fire

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61 h. ago Spain adds 500 more troops to battle wildfires as country bakes under extended heatwave

National rail operator Renfe said it suspended Madrid-Galicia high-speed train services scheduled for Sunday due to the fires

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3 d. ago European wildfire smoke dampens UK heatwave with unusually hazy conditions

The UK should expect ‘enhanced sunsets and sunrises’ over the coming days, said the Met Office

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3 d. ago Wildfires rage Europe: Where is it safe to travel and how to stay safe

The UK's Foreign Office updated its advice saying there is a 'high risk' of wildfires during the summer season from April to October

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4 d. ago Former mayor is killed trying to defend Portuguese town from wildfire inferno

The former mayor of a Portuguese town has died after trying to fight dramatic wildfires which have ravaged Europe including Spain and Greece.

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4 d. ago Wildfires rage across Europe as Spanish Prime Minister warns of 'very tough' times

It comes as large parts of Europe are still being gripped by a heatwave

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4 d. ago ‘Extremely worrying’ situation in Spain as 14 major wildfires rage

The 12-day heatwave and southerly winds are worsening the crisis

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5 d. ago Trump says Putin ‘wants to get it done’ at tomorrow’s Alaska summit, as he floats idea of second meeting with Zelenskyy – Europe live

US president says threats of sanctions may have influenced Russian president to agree to Friday’s meeting in Anchorage, Alaskain BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations after Wednesday’s video conference sounded slightly less alarming to European ears than before. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Wildfires claim third life in Spain as intense heat continues across Europe

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says threat remains extreme as overwhelmed governments call in support from neighboursEurope live – latest updatesWildfires raging across Spain have killed a third person as intense heat continues across vast swathes of Europe, forcing overwhelmed governments to call in support from their neighbours.A volunteer firefighter died after battling a blaze in Castile and León, authorities said on Thursday, after the death of a fellow volunteer in the same region on Tuesday. A man died on the outskirts of Madrid on Monday as he tried to save horses from a burning stable. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Vladimir Putin praises ‘sincere efforts’ from US administration to end Ukraine war – Europe live

Russian president holds meeting with top officials as he prepares to meet US president at 11.30am local time in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday 15 Augustin BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations after Wednesday’s video conference sounded slightly less alarming to European ears than before. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Trump and Putin to have one on one meeting before wider meeting with delegations, says Kremlin – Europe live

US and Russian presidents to meet at 11.30am local time in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday 15 Augustin BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations after Wednesday’s video conference sounded slightly less alarming to European ears than before. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Trump and Putin to have one on one meeting before wider meeting with delegations, says Kremlin – live

US and Russian presidents to meet at 11.30am local time in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday 15 AugustWe are getting a bit more details about the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, coming from the Russian side, via Reuters.The meeting will begin 11:30am local time in Alaska, so 20:30 BST, 21:30 CEST. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Deadly wildfires cause chaos across Europe as thousands evacuated

Summer lightning storms have been named as one the reasons behind the fires

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6 d. ago Langdale Moor fire: Major incident declared as fire surges near RAF Fylingdales

A fierce moorland blaze near RAF Fylingdales has erupted into a major incident, with flames leaping firebreaks and smoke billowing across North Yorkshire

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