24 h. ago Anything Brooklyn can do... David Beckham shares pictures of family indulging in his son's favourite pastime during Italian summer break as budding 'chef' refuses to heal rift

The former footballer, 50, and his brood are currently enjoying a lavish Italian summer break to celebrate Romeo's 23rd birthday.

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1 week ago Wildfire explodes in California wine country as heatwave scorches US west

Multiple fires have ignited this week with searing heat expected to last days and extend to Pacific north-westMultiple wildfires have ignited across California as the state continues to scorch in a multi-day heatwave that is expected to last through the weekend.The largest this week, named the Pickett fire, exploded in size on Thursday as it burned in a remote area of Napa county, and covered more than 2,100 acres (850 hectares) by Friday morning. Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued Thursday for hundreds of residents around Calistoga, a small city in the region known for its wine, as firefighters faced challenging conditions, working through dangerously high temperatures and rugged terrain. The fire’s perimeter is 0% contained. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK weather maps show blistering heatwave looming as scorching 30C temperatures return

New weather maps show the exact date when the late 30C summer will return to England, with scorching weather forecast for parts of the country in just a few days

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2 w. ago Met Office verdict on how long UK heatwave will last as heat health alerts continue

Warnings for hot temperatures have been issued across England as the fourth heatwave of summer scorches Britain

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2 w. ago The one Scottish area set to see weekend heatwave as scorching weather continues

We have enjoyed a consistent run of sunny weather in recent days, while also enduring thunderstorm warnings

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3 w. ago Climate change made ‘relentless’ Nordic heatwave in July hotter and more likely

The latest findings on global warming driving more extreme heatwaves come as parts of Europe are hit by scorching temperatures and the UK swelters.

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3 w. ago 'It is like living in an oven': East London tower block residents warn of scorching flats

“Do not buy these flats” say Leaside Lock residents suffering from sweltering temperatures in their homes during London’s fourth heatwave

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3 w. ago Brits with artificial grass in garden given warning during scorching heatwave

As the UK is set to bask in another bout of hot weather this week with temperatures reaching 33C, a gardening expert issues a warning to UK households with artificial grass

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3 w. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm weather warning after heatwave scorches Britain

The weather warnings come in the aftermath of a heatwave across parts of the UK

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3 w. ago Brutal end to UK heatwave as Met Office warns of savage summer storms

The Met Office has warned that thunderstorms and rain are likely in the UK later today, bringing a brutal end to the scorching heatwave across the country

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3 w. ago Tourists embrace new favourite pastime as heatwave hits Paris

Thousands of swimmers have now taken a dip in the River Seine

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3 w. ago Tourists embrace new favourite pastime as heatwave scorches Paris

Thousands of swimmers have now taken a dip in the River Seine

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3 w. ago The Seine in Paris is open for swimming. Tourists and residents embrace it as temperatures soar

Swimming in the Seine is an increasingly popular tourist attraction in the French capital, and a must-do for Parisians themselves

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3 w. ago UK weather maps remain crimson red and show exact date heatwave will end

UK heatwave maps have captured the intense plume that is due to scorch the nation this week, with temperatures of 34C expected to hit the UK, as amber weather warnings are in place

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3 w. ago UK heatwave: Where the hottest places will be as forecasts predict 34C scorcher

Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid 30s in the coming days as Brits bask in a sizzling heatwave - it will be the fourth heatwave of the summer so far

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3 w. ago UK heatwave: Weather maps show exact date temperatures will peak in 34C scorcher

Temperatures could rise as high as 34C in the coming days as weather forecasters say an official heatwave could be declared in some parts of the UK as soon as tomorrow

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3 w. ago Wildfires hit Mount Vesuvius: Huge flames break out around volcano as deadly blazes sweep through Europe amid scorching heatwave

Dramatic footage shows flames engulfing the volcano in Naples, Italy , as firefighters battle to control them.

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3 w. ago Verdict on whether Scotland will feel heatwave set to grip UK in 33C scorcher

A four-day heatwave is heading for Britain, but will Scotland feel the heat?

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4 w. ago UK set for scorching 34C temperatures as Met Office gives heatwave verdict

Hot spells are expected to make a return to the UK after weeks of unsettled weather

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last month Exact date 36C UK heatwave to return with 12 counties set to be 'scorched'

The heat is set to return to much of the UK, with Brits set to bask in scorching temperatures as the tail-end of summer kicks in - following a wet and windy start to August

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