5 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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9 h. ago Weather: London could be set for third heatwave as 30C temperature returns next week

Temperatures of around 34.7C were recorded at St James’s Park in central London earlier this week

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22 h. ago Ships forced to leave cargo behind as heatwave hits one of Europe’s longest rivers

Temperatures peaked at 35 degrees in Budapest this week as much of Europe baked in an early summer heatwave

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27 h. ago Nine parts of England that won't be hit by 36C heatwave next week

New weather maps have turned red for the middle of the month, indicating the next period of very hot weather and a 36C heatwave for parts of the UK

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3 d. ago A soggy end to heatwave... but not for long! Brits will enjoy a brief respite from the 35C sizzle today as rain hits Wimbledon

While conditions are remaining warm in southern England, many places will see a 24-hour temperature difference of nearly 10C today after the UK's hottest day of the year so far yesterday.

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3 d. ago Fights break out on beaches and roads could MELT as 'killer' heatwave brings hottest day of the year in Britain

The Met Office said temperatures could hit 36C (97F) in southern England today after yesterday saw the hottest start to Wimbledon on record and a peak of 33.1C (91.6F) in London.

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4 d. ago Roads could MELT and fights break out on beaches as 'killer' heatwave brings hottest day of the year in Britain

The Met Office said temperatures could hit 36C (97F) in southern England today after yesterday saw the hottest start to Wimbledon on record and a peak of 33.1C (91.6F) in London.

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4 d. ago Britain sweats again in 'killer' heatwave: No respite in sight as mercury could hit 36C TODAY

The Met Office said temperatures could hit 36C (97F) in southern England today after yesterday saw the hottest start to Wimbledon on record and a peak of 33.1C (91.6F) in London.

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4 d. ago Britain sweats again in 'killer' heatwave: No respite in sight as temperatures set to hit 36C TODAY

The Met Office said temperatures could hit 36C (97F) in southern England today after yesterday saw the hottest start to Wimbledon on record and a peak of 33.1C (91.6F) in London.

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5 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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5 d. ago Another heatwave will hit London this week – with temperatures soaring to 35C

Another heatwave will hit London this week – with temperatures soaring to 35C  Time Out

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8 d. ago Met Office issues update on when heatwave will peak next week

For Wales to have a heatwave, it has to be 25°C for three days in a row and the Met Office has given an update on how hot it will get

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9 d. ago UK expecting north/south weather divide as temperatures to rocket again in some regions

Another heatwave set to peak early next week could bring the highest temperatures of the year so far to the UK

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1 week ago UK weather: Second 30C heatwave just days away as exact dates revealed

The UK could welcome a second heatwave this week, with a surge in temperatures spreading from the southeast upwards - and bringing the mercury up to 30C in some areas

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1 week ago What weather can Scots expect this week after weekend heatwave and thunderstorms?

Scotland experienced varied weather last week, including scorching temperatures, thunderstorms, and flood warnings.

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1 week ago Economic policymaking needs to adapt to the climate emergency | Heather Stewart

Tackling inflation from companies raising prices during cost shocks requires more than adjusting interest ratesThe heatwave that gripped much of the UK this week was the latest sweltering reminder that the climate emergency is already making daily life more volatile.Many of the places most brutally exposed to out-of-kilter weather patterns and natural disasters are in the global south, and rightly demand solidarity from the wealthier countries responsible for most historical emissions. But the costs of the emergency are being felt everywhere. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Voices: We still need to have difficult conversations about abortion

Landmark changes to abortion legislation this week will doubtless spark fiery debates at heatwave barbecues. Here, Claire Cohen explains how Gen Z women can take the sting out of discussions over those who opt to terminate their pregnancies after 24 weeks

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2 w. ago 5 essential car checks you should do before hitting the road in heatwave

Scorching temperatures of above 30C have hit this week as the UK experiences a heatwave. With that in mind, motoring experts have shared the essential car checks you need to carry out in the hot weather

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2 w. ago Amanda Holden welcomes the heatwave with ‘super gorgeous summery dress’ that’s still in stock

Amanda Holden gets ready for the summer heatwave that's taking over the UK this week in a perfect midi for sunny weather occasions that Amanda describes as 'super gorgeous' and 'summery'

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2 w. ago Met Office weather maps shows how hot it will be in Manchester today as UK heatwave hits

The heatwave continues in Greater Manchester this week

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