5 h. ago Photos of Western Europeans coping with the year's first heat wave

The first heat wave of the year is hitting many parts of Western Europe, especially in the U.K. and France, where officials have issued health warnings.

Culture

11 h. ago Health officials issue warnings as UK bakes in the first heat wave of 2025

British health officials are warning people across the country to take precautions when out in the sun as the U.K. has its first heat wave of the year

Events

32 h. ago Wildfire warning issued for London as temperatures soar across UK

London Fire Brigade’s fire chief warned Londoners against using disposable barbecues in the sweltering heat

Events

9 d. ago Greenland and Iceland saw record heat in May. What does that mean for the planet?

A new analysis says human-caused climate change had a key role in the record-breaking heat wave in Iceland and Greenland in May

Politics

1 week ago Northern India on the boil with heat waves disrupting normal lives and raising health concerns

Northern India is grappling with a heat wave, with the desert state of Rajasthan recording one of the season’s highest temperatures of 117 F on Monday

Society

4 w. ago UK weather maps show 45 counties to enjoy 27C mini heatwave coming in days

A wave of searing heat is predicted for the end of May and start of June across the country, allowing Brits to gather in flocks to enjoy the blue skies and sunshine

Society

last month Delhi’s ‘real feel’ temperature hits 48.5C as humidity fuels heat stress

Indian capital’s heat index hits 48.5C as rising humidity and hot nights push it into ‘very high risk’ territory.

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