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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...
Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to riseEurope is reeling from a devastating heatwave, with France reporting over 1,000 excess deaths, primarily among the elderly. Record temperat...
France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave: Health agencyA severe heatwave across western Europe has led to an estimated 1,000 excess deaths in France since June 24, according to health officials....
Central Europe sizzles as heat records smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Czech RepublicEurope is grappling with unprecedented heat waves, shattering temperature records from Switzerland to Denmark. Germany's infrastructure is ...
Allentown warehouse fire: How two children sparked a blaze at the former American Atelier furniture factory that destroyed homes and displaced multiple familiesAllentown fire: A massive fire, allegedly started by two children in an abandoned Allentown warehouse, has devastated a community. The blaz...
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...
Dangerous humid heat days in India increase due to climate change: AnalysisIndia is grappling with a significant surge in dangerous humid heat days, escalating from 101 annually in the 1970s to 141 days per year by...
Gujarat: AAP MLA Vasava, 8 others get 7 years in jail for assaulting forest officials, extortionAam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitar Vasava and eight others, including his wife, have been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Rajpipla court. ...
France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spreadFrance is bracing for a week of scorching heat, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius and nights offering little respite. Hund...
France restricts public alcohol consumption, outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of EuropeFrance is bracing for a severe heatwave, deploying emergency services and military forces as temperatures soar. Authorities are restricting...
Multiple nuclear operations in Iran have now halted amid ongoing conflict: IAEA chiefDirect talks between Israel and Lebanon continue in Washington amid ongoing hostilities. International observers watch regional nuclear sec...
Retired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar who worked with World Bank dies in AC blast at South Delhi home: How to prevent such blasts, 10 simple safety tipsRetired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar AC Blast: Recent AC incidents in Delhi-NCR have raised safety concerns. A retired IAS officer tragicall...
Modern air conditioning was invented in America, but not to keep people coolA printing issue in Brooklyn led to the invention of modern air conditioning. This innovation, initially for paper, became a lifesaver, dra...
The copperhead snake is almost never lethal but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerousCopperheads are prevalent venomous snakes across the eastern United States. These masters of disguise often bite when threatened, leading t...
Can watermelon turn so deadly that it can kill you? Doctors explain after 4 Mumbai deaths & here’s how to eat it safelyA tragic incident in Mumbai, where four family members died after reportedly consuming watermelon, has raised concerns over food poisoning,...
Mumbai family's mysterious deaths after eating biryani, watermelon: Doctors reveal that kidneys of victims were 'severely impacted'. Here's what happenedIn South Mumbai, four members of the same family died after they ate biryani, and they later consumed watermelon late at night. Their condi...
Summer of deaths: 143, 209 or 448 - What's the real death toll in India due to heatwave?Heatwave deaths: The Union health ministry reported 143 confirmed heatstroke deaths in India, but data from states suggests a total of 448 ...
Delhi sees first heat-related death this yearDelhi reported its first heat-related death this year as temperatures soared to unprecedented levels, with a record high of 52.9 degrees Ce...
Will there be a rise in heat-related heart deaths in the US? A new report uncovers the silent threatEscalating heat, fueled by climate change, poses an increasingly grave danger to the well-being of Americans, with seniors and adults antic...
Heatstroke: See its causes, symptoms, prevention and moreHeatstroke has become a major heat-related condition in the wake of rising temperatures across the world. What is heatstroke, how can you p...