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Video shows tornado forming over village in France

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China

Over 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits China

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, 1 million evacuations, and a top-level alert.

Climate

2026 isn’t breaking heat records yet – but El Niño could change that

This summer's heat is human caused, not from El Niño – but the climate phenomenon is set to release pent-up ocean heat.

Europe News

Aemet issues alerts in six regions and red warning in Gran Canaria for extreme heat

Spain's meteorological agency Aemet also warns of storms and heavy rain in Catalonia and Aragon, and keeps heat alerts in place for several regions.

Europe News

Low water levels: EU clears old Nazi warships from the Danube

Near Prahovo in Serbia, relics of the Second World War emerge when river levels are low. On the riverbed lie numerous wrecks of German warships scuttled by their crews in 1944 as they retreated from the Red Army.

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Drone footage captures massive Castellon wildfire in eastern Spain

Wildfires continue to burn across Spain as crews battle blazes in Castellon and Zamora, with thousands evacuated and aircraft supporting firefighting efforts.

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Crete wildfire kills two firefighters as fierce flames spread in Greece

Wildfires continue to burn across Crete, Greece, where two firefighters died as strong winds fuelled the blaze and aircraft joined rescue efforts.

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Germany heatwave sees Cologne residents cool off in mist

Residents cool off in public sprinklers across Cologne, Germany, as temperatures near 35C, while low Rhine water levels reflect the impact of dry summer weather.

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Wisconsin tornado leaves homes damaged and streets covered in debris

Residents in Menasha, Wisconsin, survey tornado damage as crews assess destroyed homes, fallen trees and damaged power lines after the storm.

Climate

‘Warmer-than-normal August’ looms: Why is Europe so hot this summer?

"The exceptionally warm Mediterranean Sea is leaving a fingerprint on land, and in several places it shows up in the nights rather than the afternoons.”

Climate

The world's second-coldest capital faces record heatwave

Experts warn that the extreme heat reflects a broader climate trend that is increasing health, water and food security risks across Central Asia.

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More than 100 missing after Afghanistan floods

Rescue teams search for missing residents in Afghanistan's Nuristan province after deadly floods destroyed homes and left more than 100 people missing.

Climate

"Summer bites back": meteorologist on stubborn heatwave

After a brief cool spell, Germany may already be heading for the next heatwave. Meteorologists are tracking a stubborn pattern: as soon as the heat eases, high pressure quickly builds again.

Europe News

Giant hailstones hit homes and cars in violent storms in France

Violent storms brought giant hailstones, heavy rain and powerful winds to several parts of France. Videos show large hail battering homes and cars. The storms turned deadly, with two people killed in weather-related incidents as much of the country remained under weather alerts.

Earth News

How scientists forecast heatwaves

Scientists are using instruments to record data on temperatures, sunlight, rainfall, wind and soil heat to create observations in order to forecast heatwaves. While also helping to predict future extreme weather as hot temperatures become more common.

Climate

Weather lore: How harsh summer heat hits people and animals

10 July is a little-known day of farming weather lore, said to forecast conditions and further heat in the weeks ahead. Why do meteorologists see this “Seven Brothers Day” as fairly reliable?

Europe News

Up to 38°C this weekend: How long will the heatwave last?

Several German cities face another weekend of tropical nights and daytime highs above 35C. However, weather services say the heatwave will not cover all of Germany.