23 h. ago European heatwave leaves one dead as British holidaymakers warned to 'stay inside'

Due to the European heatwave which has walloped the continent temperatures in southern England likely to surpass the June record of 35.6C – the sweltering temperatures could be risk to life for some

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25 h. 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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25 h. 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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27 h. ago How are you being affected by the heatwave in southern Europe?

We want to hear from people in the south of Europe who are experiencing high temperaturesA range of health and environmental alerts have been issued across Europe, particularly its southern part, as large parts of the continent continue to be gripped by a heatwave – with temperatures in mid to high 30s and low 40s Celsius.Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, especially for babies, children, pregnant women and elderly people. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Holidaymakers increasingly alarmed about summer heatwaves in southern Europe

Spain, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus and Italy all seen as at risk of being too hot to bear within the next five years

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2 w. ago Weather Scotland: Edinburgh and Glasgow to be hotter than Barcelona as temperatures soar in heatwave this week

Scotland is set for a heatwave this week, with some places hotter than parts of southern Europe.

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