10 h. ago Inside 'human slaughter house' prisons with extreme heat and 'execution parties'

Warning: Distressing content. The notoriety of Bashar Al-Assad's 'human slaughterhouse' prisons have been well-documented, where thousands died or vanished after being imprisoned under his repressive regime in Syria

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11 h. ago ‘Like working in a volcano’: stories from six countries in Europe on a day of extreme heat

How chefs, street performers and cheesemongers struggled to get their jobs done in record-busting temperaturesHundreds of millions of people across Europe suffered an extreme heatwave this week, with temperatures smashing records as the continent sweltered.With the human-caused climate emergency pushing the mercury ever higher, early in the summer Europe is experiencing troubling temperatures. Continue reading...

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17 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

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51 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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56 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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62 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

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3 d. 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

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago North Korea's 'concentration camp' revealed as new satellite images show grim reality

On Kim Jong-un's isolated land is the Jongori Detention Camp, where prisoners are killed by firing squad, and is housed in the most remote mountain region of the country

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3 d. ago 'Slaughter house' prison with bodies strewn across floor and execution parties

WARNING DISTRESSING DETAILS: Bashar Al-Assad's brutal regime saw thousands die in his 'human slaughterhouse' prisons - with some guards getting so carried away they threw execution parties

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Execution parties and inmates going mad with no oxygen in 'human slaughterhouse' jails

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: Bashar Al-Assad's regime was brutal and deadly and it's estimated that 13,000 people were executed in just one of his prisons, where there were execution parties

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3 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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