The UK faces record-breaking temperatures up to 40°C under rare red weather warnings, prompting school closures, travel disruptions, and health alerts as a heat-dome settles over western Europe.
A new Imperial College London study shows premature deaths from air pollution in London fell by about 40% from 2019 to 2024, which Mayor Sadiq Khan attributes to the Ulez expansion.
UK heatwave uncovers hidden 17th-century garden at Chatsworth House and ghost of Clumber House.
BHP scrapped a Pilbara plant that would have cut emissions by 1.7m tonnes a year, leaked documents reveal, amid broader climate backtracking.
Invasive Asian longhorned tick discovered in Maine for first time, marking its most north-easterly US detection. Juvenile specimen found, no further ticks found nearby.
UK study warns merlin and 200+ species face extinction within 20 years unless emissions and land use are curbed, with an ecological point of no return by 2050.
Israeli attacks kill Gaza water engineer and two drivers, worsening clean water shortages and fuelling disease spread amid infrastructure destruction.
A climate event on extreme heat governance was cancelled after a red weather warning for extreme heat in London. Organisers cited lack of cooling and safety concerns.
40 arrested after pro-Palestine protesters clash with police in Whitehall near Downing Street, amid heightened tensions following Manchester synagogue attack.
Expert Benedict Vanheems urges gardeners to sow five seed varieties in April for a successful summer harvest, including carrots, courgettes, cucumbers, chard, and celery.
Wildfires in Cyprus and Turkey kill 12, destroy homes and farmland amid record heatwave exceeding 44C.
Over 200 animals rescued from hoarding situation in New York; elderly woman found trapped in squalid home.
Roman coastline discovered in East Yorkshire field, revealing ancient coastal settlement and shifting landscapes over millennia.
Iran conflict disrupts fertiliser supply to Africa via Strait of Hormuz, raising food costs and economic pressures.
Dr Ranj Singh advises avoiding outdoor activities between 3pm and 5pm during the UK heatwave, as temperatures may reach 40°C, with a red health warning issued.
A wildfire on Santa Rosa Island, California, linked to a sailor's distress flare, has burned 10,000 acres, becoming the state's largest this year.
British climber killed and partner critically injured in Yosemite rockfall on El Capitan, the first such fatality in 18 years.
Polk County stripped $400k from Iowa water study public awareness budget after report linked pollution to agriculture, sparking suppression concerns.
A hiker was killed by a bear in Glacier National Park, the first fatal attack there since 1998. The victim's body was found Wednesday near Mount Brown trail.
A London event on tackling extreme heat was cancelled due to extreme heat, with temperatures forecast up to 35°C. Organisers cited lack of cooling and safety concerns.
Hundreds of schools in England are closing or shutting early as a heat dome brings temperatures up to 39°C. Red and amber warnings are in place, with humidity making conditions dangerous.
Saboteurs caused Berlin's longest power cut since WWII, cutting power to 45,000 homes for five days in January. Hospitals affected, identity unknown.
Parisians legally swim in the Seine for first time in over a century after €1.4bn cleanup, with designated zones and safety measures.
The BBC displayed a licence fee warning with a QR code during England's World Cup match against Ghana, sparking backlash from fans and criticism over the mid-game interruption.
Tens of thousands protest across Italy against Gaza war, shutting schools, disrupting trains and blocking ports in one of Europe's largest demonstrations.
A 27-year-old surfer is in critical condition after a shark attack at Manly Beach, the third in two days in Sydney. Northern beaches remain closed.
Japan relaxes bear-shooting laws after record attacks, with emergency shootings allowed in populated areas to address rising bear encounters.
Heatwaves are becoming more intense due to climate change, posing serious health risks. Learn how to stay safe during extreme heat in the UK.
UN warns El Niño has 80% chance of forming before September, potentially making 2026 the hottest year on record, with extreme weather risks.
2025 was the UK's hottest and sunniest year on record, with mean temperature 10.09°C and 1,648.5 sunshine hours, driven by climate change.