10 h. ago Players and fans at the Club World Cup are coping with high temperatures as a heat wave hits US

Substitutes who watch from the locker room, abandoned practice sessions and sweat-soaked jerseys

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3 d. ago Deadly severe weather outbreak heading east could bring a ‘ring of fire’ as heat wave hits

Three people were killed by tornadoes in North Dakota and cities like Washington, D.C. and New York City will see near triple-digit temperatures early next week

Events

4 d. 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

5 d. ago Club World Cup match halted as fans vacate seats and players told to remain calm

The Club World Cup match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly had to be halted on Thursday afternoon as fans were told to find shelter amid severe lightning in the area

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7 d. ago Chelsea star picks Club World Cup concept that he wants Premier League to copy

The Club World Cup has been introducing players to huge fanfare before matches and Chelsea star Romeo Lavia would love to see the Premier League copy the concept

Politics

1 week ago Extreme heat poses a danger to players and fans at Club World Cup

Already controversial because of extra fixtures and Fifa involvement, the new tournament in the US is likely to be played in temperatures above 30CAcross this weekend, the US National Weather Service is predicting “moderate” heat risk for Miami and Los Angeles. With temperatures likely to exceed 30C, the agency warns “most individuals sensitive to heat” will be affected, a group which contains those “exercising or doing strenuous activity outdoors during the heat of the day”. This weekend is also when the Club World Cup begins.When Lionel Messi and Inter Miami kick off the tournament on Saturday night against Al Ahly of Egypt it will be 8pm in Miami and although the humidity is predicted to be high, the day’s peak temperatures will have passed. Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid, however, will play under the full height of the California sun on Sunday, with their Group B fixture a midday kick-off at the famously uncovered Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The 1% Club fans baffled as 'easy' question wipes out a whopping 23 players

Saturday's instalment of the ITV quiz show saw 100 contestants attempt to win a huge cash prize.

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