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Could Paris be too hot for the Olympics next summer?

France has escaped the worst of the searing heat this summer but organisers are remaining "very vigilant" about temperature forecasts.

Travel News

Europe heatwave: Here’s how extreme heat is impacting travellers

Some holidaymakers have cut trips short after experiencing headaches, dizziness and swollen fingers.

Living

German workers need a siesta to cope with heatwaves, doctors say

Germans should emulate southern Europeans' siesta as temperatures rise, a public health group has said.

Climate

Italy, Spain, Greece hit by scorching Charon heatwave

As Europe faces record temperatures, almost half of the EU is also battling severe drought.

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Travel News

Europe heatwave: Can you get a refund if you decide not to travel?

Record-breaking high temperatures in southern Europe are expected to continue for at least another week.

World News

Heatwaves continue to break temperature records across the globe

Spain, Italy, and France are all facing highs of above 40°C while temperatures in Asia have triggered torrential rains.

Climate

What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Europe?

As Europe faces a second heatwave, we look at the highest temperatures ever recorded across the continent.

Climate

In photos: Europe hit by second heatwave as temperatures soar

Temperatures are threatening to exceed Europe’s all-time high of 48.8C this week.

Greece

Greek wildfires force residents and holidaymakers to evacuate

Wildfires in Greece, following days of scorching temperatures, have forced thousand to evacuate their homes and holiday accommodation

Climate Now

How is Athens adapting to rising temperatures?

In partnership with Copernicus

With temperatures in the Greek capital reaching 40 degrees Celsius, Climate Now explores how Athens is trying to offset heat health risks with a 'cool routes' app, new pocket parks and renovating an ancient Roman aqueduct

Climate

China records its highest ever temperature of 52.2°C

Concerns are mounting of a possible repeat of last year's drought.

USA

Millions of people in the United States bracing for record heat

Tens of millions of people in the United States are bracing for record heat with 38 cities expected to record their highest temperatures ever today.

World News

Europe faces record temperatures as heatwave hits

Much of Europe is forecast to face the hottest temperatures ever recorded as a heatwave strikes and officials issue health warnings

World News

At least 22 people dead following flooding in South Korea

In South Korea, as least 22 people have died after a week of heavy rains caused landslides, floods, and damage to property and infrastructure.

World News

Italy issues Red Alert for 16 cities as temperatures reach record high

Forecasters have warned that high temperatures will continue next week across Europe, with Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and Poland likely experiencing extreme conditions.

World News

Italy braced for record-breaking heatwave with extreme temperatures

Health and medical facilities are being mobilised across the country to care for the most vulnerable people, particularly those suffering from dehydration, and to provide care for the elderly in nursing homes

Greece

Heat forces Greece's Acropolis to temporarily close

Greek authorities temporarily closed the Acropolis in Athens on Friday as temperatures were expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius and some tourists experienced fainting spells.

Green News

Heatwave forces French nuclear power plants to limit energy output

The high temperature warning has come early this year but will affect fewer nuclear power plants.

Health news

How hot is too hot for your body to handle?

Experts have found that the human body has an “upper critical temperature” of between 40C and 50C, a limit which, if surpassed, can cause it to start malfunctioning.

Climate

First week of July was the 'hottest on record,' WMO confirms

The WMO statement follows several scorching days which saw global temperature records soar.

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