European Cities Battle Extreme Heat with Adaptation Strategies
As Europe swelters through record heat, cities like Paris, Barcelona, and Amsterdam implement innovative measures including tree planting, climate shelters, and check-ins on the elderly.
As Europe swelters through record heat, cities like Paris, Barcelona, and Amsterdam implement innovative measures including tree planting, climate shelters, and check-ins on the elderly.
Country music is the UK's fastest-growing genre for three years, with festivals like State Fayre drawing 50,000 fans and US stars selling out tours across Britain and Ireland.
Record-breaking heatwave across western Europe exacerbates inequalities, with low-income families and women bearing the brunt due to lack of adaptation measures.
A satirical look at the other World Cup happening now, pitting unlikely teams like the Tax Evaders against the Ghost Ships, with a call to choose your side.
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RecommendedKelley Swain finds hope in volunteer tomatoes and community exchange, reflecting on small-scale solutions amid climate and societal crises in Tasmania's Huon Valley.
Former rugby star Matt Dawson, whose son was saved by antibiotics, teams up with the Fleming Initiative and athletes to launch 'Keep antibiotics in play' campaign ahead of Commonwealth Games.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's visit to the UK next month is part of a failing 'plot' to reconcile with the Royal Family, according to royal expert Richard Eden, citing strained relations with William and low public popularity.
Thousands of homes lost power after thunderstorms hit Ireland, as a yellow warning remains in place and temperatures stay high. ESB reported 8,000 customers without power due to lightning strikes.
The UK has set a new June temperature record for the third day running, with 37.1°C in Suffolk, as the heatwave strains health services, schools, and transport.
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RecommendedMonty Don reveals a rabbit invasion at Longmeadow, causing plants to vanish quickly. The problem peaks in cold, wet spring weather when rabbits seek food in his garden.
A vet shares life-saving tips to keep pets cool during the UK heatwave, including freezing dog food with water and using the pavement test, as temperatures reach 38°C.
Golden eagle Squeagle was found with 17 shotgun pellets in her body and wings after travelling through Northumberland. Police appeal for information.
Experts warn households not to store cleaning products in garages or sheds during high temperatures, as heat can cause leaks or bursts. Ryan Gorenflo advises moving items to cooler places.
After a week of 40C heat in the UK, learn the 'flushing' technique to cool your home fast by creating cross breezes and using fans strategically for better sleep.
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RecommendedAfter a week of 40C temperatures, learn the 'flushing' method to rapidly cool your home by expelling hot air and drawing in cooler air for a better night's sleep.
Dr Amir Khan explains why 28°C in the UK feels more intense than abroad, citing psychological factors, building design, and lifestyle differences.
Two men narrowly escaped being crushed when a 20-foot wall collapsed in Barnsley after a burst water pipe flooded the area, causing an estimated £300,000 in damage.
Despite growing up in New Zealand's subtropical climate, a London expat finds British heatwaves far more brutal due to infrastructure, lack of cooling options, and trapped heat.
A mum allowed neighbours' kids to use her paddling pool during a heatwave, but was floored when the neighbour asked to use her garden while she was away.
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RecommendedA new UK June temperature record of 36.9C was set in Suffolk on Friday, the third consecutive daily record. London Ambulance Service saw its highest number of life-threatening emergencies ever on Wednesday, with a 50% increase in calls.
Residents in Linton-on-Ouse, North Yorkshire, are 'gobsmacked' by Labour's revival of plans to house asylum seekers at a former RAF base, four years after the Conservatives scrapped the scheme amid local backlash.
PR expert Laura Perkes says Jimmy Fallon's silence after the Conor McGregor interview is a deliberate strategy to wait out the backlash, as the host faces calls for boycott over platforming the disgraced UFC fighter.
Expert tips to keep your bedroom cool without air conditioning, including using fans strategically, closing curtains, and choosing breathable bedding to improve sleep during heatwaves.
A damp towel hung in front of an open window can cool a bedroom at night without a fan, using evaporation to lower the temperature, according to heating expert John Lawless.
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RecommendedThe Met Office warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Prepare your garden now to minimise damage: clear gutters, harvest crops, and protect plants.
Ambulance chiefs urge England fans to drink water between alcoholic drinks as UK heatwave breaks records, with temperatures hitting 36.9C and 999 calls surging 50%.
Learn the Spanish 'blackout method' to keep your home cool without air conditioning. Close shutters or blinds from morning to night, open windows at night for cooling.
The UK is unprepared for the climate crisis, with infrastructure, homes, and mindsets lagging. Only 15% of Brits see environment as a top issue, yet heatwaves will worsen, threatening food security and increasing climate refugees.
Monty Don reveals a 'big rabbit problem' at Longmeadow after flooding drives rabbits from fields into his garden, eating plants in spring.
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RecommendedSearch for Scottish staycations has spiked over the past week, driven by warm weather and national pride. Parkdean Resorts reports a sharp rise in interest, with top destinations including Wemyss Bay, Southerness, and Grannie's Heilan' Hame. The UK Govern