UK AC demand rockets 63% in record heat
Britain's record-breaking summer temperatures have triggered a 63% surge in air conditioner sales as households seek relief from the sweltering heat, creating unprecedented demand in the UK market.
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Wealthy suburbs create 'luxury effect' for wildlife
Groundbreaking research reveals how affluent neighbourhoods are creating urban oases for plants and animals through the 'luxury effect' - but is this deepening environmental inequality across our cities?
Wimbledon Heat Rules: Raducanu Impact Analysis
British tennis star Emma Raducanu faces new challenges as Wimbledon considers implementing US Open-style heat rules that could dramatically alter match dynamics during hot weather conditions.
Nicole Kidman on daughters' bond after Keith Urban split
Hollywood icon Nicole Kidman reveals the emotional journey of raising her two daughters amid family changes and how they've forged their own unique dynamic.
Australia's Weather Emergency: Record Heat and Destructive Winds
Australia faces a severe weather emergency with extreme heat breaking records in New South Wales and Queensland while destructive winds cause chaos in Melbourne. Get the latest updates on the dangerous conditions affecting millions.
Nicole Kidman's rare family outing with Keith Urban and daughters
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and country music star Keith Urban were spotted enjoying a rare family day out in Sydney with their two teenage daughters, Sunday and Faith, offering a glimpse into their closely guarded private life.
Record Spring Heatwave Hits Australia's East Coast
Millions of Australians are battling an unprecedented spring heatwave with temperatures soaring to 38°C in Sydney and 40°C in Queensland, prompting severe weather warnings and health alerts across the eastern states.
Portland's twin crises: Housing costs and drugs drive exodus
Exclusive investigation reveals how Portland, Oregon's celebrated liberal policies have backfired, creating a perfect storm of unaffordable housing and rampant drug use that's driving residents away.
Eastern Australia Heatwave: Cities Brace for Scorching Weekend
Meteorologists issue urgent warnings as extreme temperatures threaten to break records across Australia's eastern seaboard, with health alerts activated and residents urged to take precautions.
Nashville's Walking Revolution Transforms City Life
Discover how Nashville, Tennessee is embracing pedestrian-friendly initiatives that are reshaping city life, improving community wellbeing and creating more walkable neighbourhoods.
Extreme Heat: The Silent Killer in Britain's Summers
New medical research reveals the hidden mechanisms behind heat-related deaths as Britain faces increasingly dangerous summers. Discover why traditional warnings aren't enough.
Tennis players battle extreme heat as temperatures soar
Professional tennis players are facing dangerous heat conditions across global tournaments, with calls growing for better protection as medical incidents increase in scorching temperatures.
Sunday Rose Kidman Urban's stylish London outing
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's teenage daughter Sunday makes fashionable statement in Miu Miu during London outing as her famous parents navigate their separation.
Nicole Kidman at Chanel with daughters Sunday Rose & Faith
Nicole Kidman makes stylish appearance at Chanel's Paris Fashion Week show with daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, while confirming marriage to Keith Urban remains strong after 18 years.
French City Shamed by Graffiti Sparking National Debate
The historic city of Nîmes in southern France confronts its urban deterioration crisis after anonymous graffiti declaring 'Nîmes, I am ashamed of you' appears across the city, igniting a nationwide conversation about France's urban decline.
Berlin's goshawk blueprint could transform UK cities
Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.
Kidman & Urban's Daughter Returns to Social Media
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's teenage daughter makes social media comeback as speculation swirls about her famous parents' marriage status. Exclusive insight into the family dynamics.
Kidman-Urban's daughter Sunday Rose shines at Paris Fashion Week
Sunday Rose Urban, the 15-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, made a stunning fashion debut at Paris Fashion Week while speculation swirls about her parents' marriage.
Kidman seeks primary custody in Urban divorce
Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman files for primary residential custody of Sunday and Faith Urban while making unique co-parenting requests in Nashville divorce proceedings.
Nicole Kidman's family support during Keith Urban tour
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman finds unwavering support from her family as husband Keith Urban tours, with sisters Antonia and Lucia playing crucial roles in her life.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Rare Day Out with Daughter
Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban were spotted enjoying a low-key family day in Sydney with their teenage daughter, Sunday Rose, offering a rare look at their life away from the spotlight.
London's 'Sponge City' Turns Polluted Water Drinkable
Discover how a groundbreaking urban rewilding scheme in London is using natural filtration to clean polluted stormwater, creating ponds clean enough to drink from and offering a blueprint for cities worldwide.
Australia's Urban Heat Crisis: Maps Reveal Temperature Divide
New analysis reveals how Sydney and Melbourne's suburbs face drastically different heat risks, with western areas bearing the brunt of rising temperatures. Explore the data driving Australia's climate adaptation plans.
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
Bangkok's 'Little Godzilla' Lizard Boom Reaches Crisis Point
Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.
Design Visionary Marcus Willcocks Dies, Transformed Urban Safety
A tribute to the life and pioneering work of Professor Marcus Willcocks, whose groundbreaking 'Design Against Crime' initiative made cities safer and more liveable through innovative social design.
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.
When Digital Maps Lead You Dangerously Astray
Exclusive investigation reveals the real-world chaos caused by faulty digital maps, from stranded Great North Run participants to non-existent supermarkets and dangerous driving routes.
Kissing Bug Invasion: Chagas Disease Mapped Across US
Exclusive maps reveal the alarming spread of the deadly 'kissing bug' across the United States, with health officials warning of potential Chagas disease outbreaks in multiple states.
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