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Europe may face 'more deadly weeks' as new heatwave builds, WHO warnsEurope faces more deadly weeks as a new heatwave forms over the Atlantic. Temperatures in Portugal and Spain are expected to reach forty-th...
Experts urge caution as demand grows for AC in heatwave-hit UKLondoner Zainab Hussain once saw air conditioning as a luxury in Britain. However, after sweltering at night through the second heatwave of...
Antarctica missing nearly Argentina-sized sea ice, new study warns of faster global warmingAntarctica's role in global warming may be underestimated, a new study reveals. Researchers found Antarctic sea ice, cloud cover, and ocean...
Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet: Thousands dead as heat shatters century-old recordsEurope and the UK endured their hottest June on record, with temperatures soaring past 40°C in several nations. The UK saw its highest June...
One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwaveEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, potentially one of the worst ever recorded, even rivalling the 2003 episode. Temperatures shatt...
El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....
At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and NetherlandsEurope is grappling with the aftermath of a severe June heatwave, which has resulted in an estimated 3,700 excess deaths across France, the...
Extreme heat could change the mix for European drinks makersEurope's scorching heatwaves are challenging the notion that hot weather always boosts alcohol sales. Research indicates that extreme tempe...
Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...
Empathy for Europe, 'mockery' for India? How the European heatwave exposes global double standards Indians face, Polish woman explainsA Polish woman living in India has gone viral after questioning what she called a double standard in how climate-related hardships are view...
Portugal braces for high temperatures in new heatwavePortugal is bracing for a severe heatwave, with red alerts issued for Lisbon and Setubal regions. Temperatures are expected to soar, potent...
Tamil Nadu doctor on Italy trip with family says Europe feels hotter than India: 'At least in India we have ACs'A Tamil Nadu doctor travelling with his family in Italy during Europe's ongoing heatwave said the weather felt "worse than in India" despit...
Europe is battling a record-breaking heatwave. What's making it so severe?Europe is grappling with unprecedented heat, shattering records across France, the UK, and several other nations. This deadly heatwave, arr...
More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHOThe World Health Organization said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the re...
Why Europe is worried about 43°C when India sees over 48°C? Man asks about difference? Internet explainsA viral social media post questioning why Europe is alarmed by 43°C temperatures when parts of India regularly experience even higher heat ...
European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's t...
What is the 'Omega Block' causing Europe's intense heatwave?A severe heatwave gripping Western Europe, causing over 50 deaths in France, is fueled by an 'omega block' weather pattern. This phenomenon...
Europe heatwave: Where in Europe is the heatwave and when will it end? 101 million Europeans under 35°C+ due to "heat dome"Heatwave in Europe 2026: Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with over 100 million people experiencing temperatures above 35°C. Wes...
Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...
Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwaveEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, claiming 40 lives in France alone as people sought relief in water bodies. Record temperatures ...