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Australia's Climate Crisis: Heat Deaths Soar as Seas Rise

A stark new Guardian podcast reveals the escalating human and economic costs of climate inaction in Australia, from deadly heatwaves to existential threats from sea-level rise. Experts warn that current policies are failing to match the scale of the crisi

UK Braces for 40C Heatwave with First September Amber Alert

The UK faces an extreme September heatwave with temperatures forecast to soar to 40°C, triggering the first-ever amber heat-health alert for the month. Authorities warn of significant health risks and transport disruptions.

Car Spins Out Seconds After UK Emergency Alert Test

Shocking dashcam footage captures the precise moment a car spins out of control on a dual carriageway, just seconds after the UK government's nationwide emergency alert test blasts millions of phones. The incident raises serious questions about the safety

2026 World Cup Under Grave Threat From Extreme Heat

A damning new report reveals extreme heat stress and severe weather events pose a grave threat to player and fan safety at the 2026 World Cup across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Urgent calls for contingency plans are made.

UK Emergency Alert Test: Lifesaver or 'Nanny State' Overreach?

The UK's new emergency alert system launches this Sunday, promising to warn millions of citizens of imminent danger. But critics raise serious concerns over privacy, safety for abuse victims, and the potential for 'nanny state' overreach.

Minister denies emergency alert test was sabotaged

A Labour frontbencher has been forced to publicly deny allegations that the government's bungled national emergency alert test was deliberately missed or sabotaged, following accusations from Reform UK's Richard Tice.

UK Government Tests National Emergency Alert System

The UK government successfully tested its new nationwide emergency alert system, sending a siren-like message to tens of millions of mobile phones across the country in a landmark rehearsal for future crises.

UK Emergency Phone Alert: Major Test Date Confirmed

The UK government has announced a crucial nationwide test of its new emergency alert system, sending a message to every compatible Samsung Galaxy and smartphone in the country. Here's what you need to know.

UK Emergency Alert: Your Phone Will Scream This Sunday

Millions across the UK will receive a loud, 10-second emergency alert on their mobiles this Sunday at 3pm. The government test aims to revolutionise public safety during life-threatening events like floods or terror attacks.

Emergency Alert Test to Disrupt UK Sports This Sunday

The UK government's nationwide emergency alert test this Sunday at 3pm will cause disruptions to live sports including Premier League football and County Championship cricket matches, with stadiums preparing for the mass notification.

UK Emergency Alert Test: Your Phone Will Scream Sunday

The UK government will test its new nationwide emergency alert system this Sunday, April 23rd, at 3pm. Every compatible mobile phone will receive a loud, siren-like warning. Here is everything you need to know about the test and how to opt out if necessar

UK Emergency Alert Test: This Sunday on All Phones

The UK government will test its new nationwide emergency alert system this Sunday, 23rd April, sending a loud siren-like message to every compatible mobile phone. Find out what to expect and how it works.

UK Gov's 'Armageddon' Alert Test: Opt-In Sunday

The UK government is conducting a major test of its emergency alert system this Sunday. Find out how to opt-in to receive the potentially alarming 'Armageddon'-style warning on your mobile device and what it means for national security.

UK Heatwave: 30C Temperatures Set to Return

Britain braces for another blast of summer heat as the Met Office forecasts a rapid temperature surge, with parts of the UK potentially hitting 30°C. Get the full forecast and expert insights.

2025 Set to Be UK's Hottest Summer on Record

The Met Office issues a stark warning that summer 2025 could break all historical temperature records in the UK, with new data pointing to an intense and prolonged heat event driven by climate change and natural variability.

UK Emergency Phone Alert Test This Sunday

This Sunday at 3pm, every mobile phone in the UK will receive a loud siren-like alert as part of a nationwide test of a new government emergency warning system. Find out why it's happening and what you need to do.

Phoenix Heatwave Overwhelms Morgues as Deaths Soar

Exclusive report from Phoenix reveals a catastrophic public health crisis as extreme temperatures shatter records, pushing morgues to capacity and exposing deadly gaps in heat protection policies.

UK September Heatwave: 30C Forecast

The Met Office forecasts a late-summer heatwave for the UK, with temperatures potentially reaching 30°C in parts of England. Get the full forecast and expert insights.

UK Emergency Alert: Nationwide Test Set for September 7

The UK government will conduct its first nationwide test of the new Emergency Alerts service on September 7th. The system will send a loud siren-like message to all compatible mobile phones to warn of life-threatening events like severe flooding or wildfi

UK Emergency Alert Test: This Sunday at 3PM

This Sunday at 3 PM, every mobile phone in the UK will sound a loud, siren-like alarm for ten seconds as the government tests its new nationwide emergency warning system. Here's what you need to know.

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