The UK's panic over near-40°C temperatures reveals a loss of resilience, with school closures and transport chaos despite similar heatwaves in 1911 and 1976 being handled without disruption.
Five people died in Italy as 17 cities were placed under the highest-level heat alert. Victims include a man who collapsed at his parents' grave and two farmers.
Temperatures in Majorca reach 49C as a heatwave grips Europe, with at least 40 deaths in France. UK tourists warned of extreme conditions.
The RSPCA warns that cats can get trapped in sheds and greenhouses, leading to heatstroke or dehydration, with temperatures potentially reaching 47°C.
The Met Office has warned swimmers of cold water shock risks as an Extreme Heat alert covers England and Wales, urging caution with sea temperatures still low.
Chester Zoo will close early at 2pm on Thursday, June 25 due to an amber extreme heat warning, with temperatures forecast to reach 35C, for the safety of visitors and staff.
The British Red Cross recommends eating strawberries, cucumber, celery, and lettuce to stay hydrated during the UK's rare red heat alert, with temperatures reaching 38°C.
Parts of the UK face more record-breaking temperatures on Thursday amid a rare red warning for extreme heat, causing disruption to hospitals, schools, transport, and prompting a hosepipe ban in Kent.
The Met Office has extended a rare red weather warning as a record-breaking heatwave continues to batter the UK, with 22 areas affected and multiple temperature records broken.
The Met Office has extended its rare red extreme heat warning for 22 areas across London, South East and East of England, with temperatures expected to reach 38°C.
Learn three simple, effective ways to keep your home cool during a heatwave without using air conditioning or fans, including closing curtains, natural ventilation, and focusing on one room.
Spraying roof tiles with water can cool your home during a 38C heatwave, says heating expert Adam Chapman. The UK saw its hottest June day on record at 36.1C.
Traeth Llanddwyn on Anglesey, named Britain's best beach by Time Out, has sparked local protests and road closures as overwhelmed residents battle gridlock and illegal parking.
The UK has provisionally broken the record for the highest June minimum temperature, with temperatures only falling to 23.5C overnight in Cardiff, the Met Office announced.
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire closed for two days due to extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 36C, breaking the June record from 1976.
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The Met Office issues two yellow thunderstorm warnings for Scotland, with heavy rain, large hail up to 4cm, and potential travel disruption. Temperatures could reach 31C in Dumfries.
A three-year-old boy died in a hot car in Saint-Gratien during a heatwave. Parents thought he was napping. Two other children died earlier in Carpentras.
Traeth Llanddwyn, named Britain's best beach by Time Out, is causing local fury due to overtourism, with residents blocking access roads and illegal parking creating chaos.
Sue Pomeroy, horticulturalist at Brightwater Holidays, advises watering plants in the cool of the morning to prevent drying out during the UK heatwave, avoiding midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.
Blue Cross warns guinea pig owners that temperatures above 26°C can cause fatal heatstroke. With UK heatwave hitting 36.1°C, owners urged to bring pets inside immediately.
Campaigners urge BBC to halt Radio 4 Long Wave closure, warning over 196,000 RTS meter users face energy bill chaos.
Currys installed a pop-up sauna on a London Underground carriage to highlight extreme heat commuters face. 80% find Tube temperatures unbearable, with Central line voted hottest.
A simple car cooling hack, shared by Capital FM presenters and based on fluid dynamics, can cool a hot car faster than air conditioning by opening one window and pumping the door four times.
Two boys, aged two and four, were found dead in a car parked in direct sunlight in Carpentras, southern France, during a heatwave with temperatures near 40°C. A manslaughter investigation has been launched.
UK dog owners urged to act quickly as heatwave continues. Seven breeds most at risk of life-threatening heatstroke, including French Bulldogs, Chow Chows, and Boxers.
As London hits 35°C, Lib Dems demand cool hubs for vulnerable people. At PMQs, Starmer laments lost climate consensus, while Miliband considers backing Jackdaw gas field.
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh advises against using sprays in gardens, as they harm wildlife. He recommends organic methods and diverse planting for a balanced ecosystem.
Oscar Martin, now 7, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after a rash on his ear. His dad says doctors initially dismissed it, but within days the toddler was critically ill.
The UK heatwave brought record-breaking 36.1C in Gosport on Wednesday, with red extreme heat warnings issued for London, south coast, Swansea, Somerset, and Birmingham until late Thursday.