2 h. ago Gym creates perfect workout for fitness fans exercising in heatwave

The UK's recent warm weather may have proven an issue for gym-goers, but one fitness centre has come up with a clever way of making workouts bearable even in extreme heat

Sport

20 h. ago France seeking end to years of hurt and internal conflicts at Euro 2025

Squad strife and a lack of team ethic have left a talented nation laden with doubt as they hunt a first major trophy“I want people to stop asking me: ‘Why haven’t France won anything when you’re one of the best teams in the world?’” Marie-Antoinette Katoto, like all her teammates, has only one dream this summer: to win the Euros.To do that, though, they have to come to terms with a history of tournament failures with the most recent one coming at the home Olympics last year, when they were knocked out by Brazil at the quarter-final stage. “We have had opportunities and twice failed to win it at home in France. We have to have the humility to admit that,” admits Sakina Karchaoui, one of the team’s vice-captains, referring also to the 2019 World Cup on home soil, when they lost to the USA in the quarter-finals. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Man Utd star 'never wanted' Old Trafford transfer as attacker holds talks with giants

Manchester United are approaching the final stages of the transfer window and are expected to be busy in the coming weeks with Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho both facing uncertain futures

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36 h. ago Extreme heatwaves may cause global decline in dairy production, scientists warn

Israel-based study finds that by 2050 average daily milk production could be reduced by 4% as a result of worsening heat stressDairy production will be threatened by the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves, a study has found.Drawing on records from more than 130,000 cows over a period of 12 years, the researchers report that extreme heat reduces dairy cows’ ability to produce milk by 10%. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Holidaymakers are opting for cooler destinations to avoid extreme heat and wildfire threats, experts say

While the Mediterranean remains a firm favourite, some Brits are choosing milder climates for their holidays

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47 h. ago Holidaymakers say 'Oh my God' as video captures extreme heat at tourist hotspot

A viral TikTok video showing a frying egg in Turkey's 42°C heat has left some British holidaymakers worried about their upcoming trips to the popular tourist destination

Society

58 h. ago Sarina Wiegman explains how Lionesses are coping with Swiss heat before Euros opener

England take on France in the first game of their European Championships title defence and the Lionesses have been training in extreme heat at their base in Switzerland

Politics

60 h. ago Extreme heat dominates Club World Cup discourse as competition enters final stages

The inaugural expanded Club World Cup has delivered a spectacle on the pitch, marked by underdog triumphs and captivating support from South American and Arabic fans. However, as the tournament approaches its final stages, concerns over player welfare and lukewarm attendances in the United States have sparked significant debate.

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66 h. ago Wimbledon grass hack makes water 'wetter' and keeps courts green at SW19

The summer heat has led to an extremely hot opening few days at Wimbledon and stars have been worried about drying out courts - but they needn't worry according to the All England Club's Head of Horticulture

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67 h. ago Met Office 'virtually certain' climate change caused heatwave as UK hit 34.7C

Experts have blamed climate change for the extreme heat that sizzled the UK in June

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2 d. ago Extreme heat warnings extended as Euro 2025 kicks off amid heatwave

Temperatures could still be as high as 30C when Switzerland kick off against Norway on Wednesday night

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2 d. ago Government says no law change needed to send workers home in extreme heat

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense

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3 d. ago The Guardian view on Europe’s heatwave: leaders should remind the public why ambitious targets matter | Editorial

With net zero targets under attack from the populist right, dangerously high temperatures should refocus mindsAt times like now, with dangerously high temperatures in several European countries, the urgent need for adaptation to an increasingly unstable climate is clearer than ever. From the French government’s decision to close schools to the bans in most of Italy on outdoor work at the hottest time of day, the immediate priority is to protect people from extreme heat – and to recognise that a heatwave can take a higher toll than a violent storm.People who are already vulnerable, due to age or illness or poor housing, face the greatest risks from heatwaves. As well as changes to rules and routines, public health warnings are vital, especially where records are being broken and people are unfamiliar with the conditions. In the scorching European summer of 2022, an estimated 68,000 people died due to heat. Health, welfare and emergency systems must respond to those nee...

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3 d. ago Extreme heat and wildfire alerts across Europe as killer temperatures break records: Latest updates

At least two people have died in Italy while thousands of schools have been shut in France

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3 d. ago From commuters to runners: Six ways to stay safe outdoors during a heatwave

An expert on heat-related illnesses has explained what everyone should think about before spending time outside in a heatwave

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3 d. ago Heatwave to peak with temperatures of up to 35C in likely hottest day of year

Tuesday could be the hottest day of the year so far as extreme heat warnings remain in place.

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3 d. ago Paris on red alert as Europe faces extreme heat with weather warnings across the continent

Public health warnings as heatwave raises concerns about impact of climate changeWhat you need to know about heatwavesThe French prime minister François Bayrou, who attended a government crisis meeting over the heatwave, was asked about the great difficulty of French schools to handle the heatwave.More than 1,350 schools across France were fully or partially closed on Tuesday as classrooms proved dangerously hot for children and teachers, amid anger from teaching unions. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Can you cancel holidays in extreme heat and wildfires? Simon Calder explains

With continental Europe on high alert as it faces its first major heatwave of the summer, and wildfires break out in Turkey, Simon Calder breaks down what travellers’ rights are if they wish to cancel their holidays.

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3 d. ago Paris on red alert as Europe faces extreme heat with weather warnings in place across continent

Public health warnings as heatwave raises concerns about impact of climate change It’s not only Europe: Japan experienced its hottest June on record, the weather agency said Tuesday, as climate change prompts sweltering heat waves across the globe, AFP reported.“Japan’s monthly average temperature in June was the highest for the month since statistics began in 1898,” said the Japan Meteorological Agency. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago I’ve hiked in some of the most extreme heat in the world – this is how I stay safe

Living in Morocco’s High Atlas mountains and having completed the brutally challenging Marathon des Sables, Alice Morrison knows just how dangerous heat can be in the outdoors – here she shares her advice for enjoying these environments safely

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