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UK Braces for Fifth Heatwave as 36C Forecast Deepens Drought and Wildfire Risk

Temperatures could reach 36C next week as reservoir storage falls, more parts of England face drought and fire severity rises across the East and South East.

By Newsroom · 3 min read · 2d ago

Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant buildings and reactor structures in Romania.

Climate

Romania Rushes to Sink Rock-Filled Barges in Danube to Keep Cernavodă Reactor Running

Record-low river levels have already forced one reactor offline; authorities hope an underwater barrier can redirect enough water to extend operation of the plant's second unit.

Newsroom · 3d ago · 2 min

NASA satellite visualisation showing unusually high temperatures across Europe during the 2003 heatwave.

Climate

Slovakia and Austria Set National Heat Records Above 41C

Slovakia reached 41.4C and Austria 41.2C as an exceptionally hot, dry European summer deepened wildfire and public-health risks.

Newsroom · 5d ago · 2 min

NASA satellite image showing wildfire smoke over western Spain.

Climate

Spain and France Battle Wildfires as Extreme Heat Grips Southern Europe

Spain's largest wildfire of the year has burned around 32,000 hectares while more than 1,000 firefighters tackle another major blaze in southern France.

Newsroom · 19d ago · 2 min

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Europe's heatwave turns climate adaptation into an immediate public-health test

France has reported a rise in deaths during an exceptional heatwave, while attribution scientists say fossil-fuel warming made European heat far more severe.

Newsroom · 42d ago · 2 min

Climate

Europe's heatwave exposes the strain on health, transport and energy systems

The Met Office kept a red extreme heat warning in force for much of southern and central England and Wales, while WMO said records were falling across Europe.

Newsroom · 47d ago · 2 min

Climate

US-Iran Deal Enters Fragile Phase as Pentagon Warns of War Costs

An interim US-Iran agreement has eased immediate pressure on oil flows, but unresolved nuclear terms and a potential $80 billion Pentagon request keep the settlement politically fragile.

Newsroom · 49d ago · 1 min

Climate

France heatwave brings deaths, school disruption and red alerts

France is facing a severe heatwave with temperatures above 40C, deaths under investigation and widespread school disruption.

Newsroom · 49d ago · 1 min

Climate

Met Office issues red extreme heat warning as UK faces possible June record

The Met Office has issued red extreme heat warnings for Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures forecast to exceed 37C and possibly reach 40C.

Newsroom · 49d ago · 1 min