7 h. ago France, Spain and Italy warning after 2,300 deaths in June and July

A report says there were 317 deaths in Madrid, 235 in Paris and 171 in London over 10 days

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9 h. ago Climate breakdown tripled death toll in Europe’s June heatwave, study finds

Heat caused 2,300 deaths across 12 cities, of which 1,500 were down to climate crisis, scientists sayPlanet-heating pollution tripled the death toll from the “quietly devastating” heatwave that seared Europe at the end of June, early analysis covering a dozen cities has found, as experts warned of a worsening health crisis that is being overlooked.Scientists estimate that high heat killed 2,300 people across 12 major cities as temperatures soared across Europe between 23 June and 2 July. They attributed 1,500 of the deaths to climate breakdown, which has heated the planet and made the worst extremes even hotter. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Temperatures to reach 25C today in UK ahead of third heatwave beginning tomorrow

The Met Office said the incoming hot weather will be more widespread and longer lasting than the previous two heatwaves this summer in mid-June and early July.

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30 h. ago Woman who died days after horror Audi crash in Airdrie named by police

Maureen Dunn was the passenger of a black Audi A4 which crashed with a blue BMW M2 on Saturday June 28, and she died in hospital on Friday July 4.

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4 d. ago Trump threatens 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe

EU says it ‘favours a negotiated solution’ but is prepared for potential trade war with retaliatory dutiesDonald Trump threatened to impose 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe during talks in Washington this week, it has emerged.Such tariffs would hit everything from Belgian chocolate to Kerrygold butter from Ireland and olive oil from Italy, Spain and France, all big sellers in the US. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago People's Postcode Lottery results: The winning streets for June 28 to July 4

Many people across the country have won the Postcode Lottery in the last seven days

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6 d. ago Europe's deadly weather extremes: German town is hit by ice storm despite near

Germany was bracing for 40C heat today, with authorities warning of an increased risk of forest fires across the country and preparing for major travel disruption.

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7 d. ago PHOTO ESSAY: Tohono O'odham families carry on sacred saguaro fruit harvest in Arizona borderlands

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its thorn-covered small fruit ripens.

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7 d. ago In Arizona borderlands, a sacred saguaro harvest marks the Tohono O'odham's new year

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens

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8 d. ago Full list of European countries under heatwave alerts as mercury soars to 46C

Dozens of heat warnings are in place across tourist hotspots including France, Spain and Italy

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8 d. ago University of Glasgow marks 30 years since Srebrenica Genocide

Remembering Srebrenica, the world’s largest commemorator of the Srebrenica Genocide outside of Bosnia, is organising two important events taking place in June and July at the University of Glasgow to mark the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide.

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9 d. ago Europe heatwave grips Italy, Spain and France as wildfires rage in Turkey – latest updates

Second day of blazes in Izmir with strong winds fanning the flames and some areas evacuatedHow are you being affected by the heatwave in southern Europe?in BerlinGermany is bracing for its own heatwave this week, with temperatures threatening to reach 40 degrees in some areas by Wednesday. The northern region from Hanover to Brunswick could be hardest hit, forecasters said. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Spain records highs of 46C and France under alert as Europe swelters in heatwave

Extreme heat ‘the new normal’, says UN chief, as authorities across the continent issue health warningsEurope live – latest updatesA vicious heatwave has engulfed southern Europe, with punishing temperatures that have reached highs of 46C (114.8F) in Spain and placed almost the entirety of mainland France under alert.Extreme heat, made stronger by fossil fuel pollution, has for several days scorched Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece as southern Europe endures its first major heatwave of the summer. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Moths can 'target your clothes' if you fail to complete quick cleaning task

Summer months bring with them an increase in moth activity, especially during June and July, as warm weather speeds up their life cycle - but there's a way to keep them away

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1 week ago Europe heatwave latest: Extreme heat grips the continent as temperatures soar to 42C

Multiple countries on the continent are facing temperatures of 40C or above, with warnings for extreme heat

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1 week ago Blow for Starmer as five EU countries oppose ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal with France

Italy, Greece, Spain, Malta and Cyprus raise concerns about how UK-France returns deal would impact them

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1 week ago Europe heatwave latest: Tourist ‘dies of heatstroke’ in Spain while parts of Greece evacuated over wildfires

Multiple countries on the continent are facing temperatures of 40C or above, with warnings for extreme heat

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1 week ago Know your risk: Glaucoma UK launches interactive online quiz to help prevent sight loss

Glaucoma Awareness Week 2025: 30 June – 6 July Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the UK – it can affect anyone, at any time, and is often symptomless.

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1 week ago UK pop star on a mission to meet Olivia Rodrigo at BST gig: 'You don’t go to a party and not say thank you'

Olivia Rodrigo is headlining London’s BST Hyde Park festival, which officially kicks off on Friday, June 27 and runs until Sunday, July 13

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1 week ago Europe heatwave latest: Wildfires rip through Greece as France, Spain and Italy brace for record temperatures

Multiple countries on the continent are facing temperatures of 40C or above, with warnings for extreme heat

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