Great white sharks 'already in UK' as they move north
New research shows great white sharks are moving further north, with experts saying they are 'already here' in UK waters. Climate change is forcing them to seek cooler temperatures.
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Travel Chaos Across Europe as Wildfires Hit Italy Greece
Red alert warnings in Italy disrupt European travel for 1.6 million UK tourists, as Greece battles wildfires and Hungary faces a nuclear shutdown.
England heat health alerts as temperatures could hit 35C
Swathes of England are under heat health alerts as temperatures could reach 35C on Monday, with warnings of pressure on the NHS and a risk to vulnerable people.
England under heat alerts as temperatures to reach 35C
Amber heat health alerts cover swathes of England, with the Met Office predicting 35C on Monday and the UKHSA warning of extra NHS pressure.
UK faces food shortages after four heatwaves as drought hits
The NFU warns that the UK faces food shortages after four heatwaves and a drought that has hit half of England, urging tax breaks and new reservoirs.
Climate emergency declaration scrapped in South Tyneside
South Tyneside's Reform UK-led council voted 35-11 to scrap 2019 climate emergency declaration, overruling opposition councillors and campaigners.
British National Among Survivors of Greek Helicopter Crash
A British national is among survivors after two Greek firefighting helicopters collided midair west of Athens, killing two crew members, as wildfires intensify.
Eight crews fight large grass fire at Barr Beacon
Eight fire engines are tackling a large grassland fire at Barr Beacon nature reserve, while separate blazes break out at Perry Hall Playing Fields and Kingfisher Park.
Two women found dead in Victorian high country after 'blizzard conditions'
Police recover bodies of two women from remote hut area near Mount Bogong; appeal for information after suspected hypothermia deaths.
Outer Banks homes moved on wheels as sea claims coastline
Houses on North Carolina's Outer Banks are being moved inland as coastal erosion accelerates, with 19 homes lost since September and fears of more to come.
Iraq's historic marshes revive as waters return after years of drought
Iraq's historic marshes are reviving after severe drought, with water levels rising and residents returning as submerged marshland increases significantly.
River Mease restoration wins UK River Prize after 13 years
The River Mease in the Midlands wins UK River Prize 2026 after a 13-year restoration project led by the Trent Rivers Trust and local farmers.
CSIRO climate job cuts will hit global projections, scientists warn
Researchers warn CSIRO job cuts will leave Australia unable to contribute to IPCC climate reports and reduce forecasting of future damage.
ChatGPT Health 'unbelievably dangerous' as study shows it under-triages emergencies
Study finds ChatGPT Health under-triages medical emergencies, fails to detect suicidal ideation, prompting safety concerns.
European Heatwave Fuels Wildfires and Mass Evacuations
Heatwave triggers wildfires and mass evacuations across Spain, Portugal, France, and Greece, with hundreds of deaths linked to extreme temperatures.
Wildfires halt Stansted trains as passengers evacuated
Major wildfires beside a busy rail track halted trains to Stansted Airport, forcing passengers to be evacuated near Waltham Abbey in Essex on Sunday.
Two firefighting helicopters crash in Greece wildfire
Two firefighting helicopters collided Sunday battling a wildfire in Porto Germeno, Greece, triggering a search-and-rescue operation for the two-person crews.
Two Helicopters Collide in Greece During Wildfire Fight
Two firefighting helicopters collided in Psatha, Greece, while battling wildfires; a search and rescue operation is under way for the four crew members.
Trump administration halts two US offshore wind projects in oil and gas switch
Trump administration blocks two offshore wind projects, paying millions in refunds if funds go to oil and gas, sparking criticism.
UK braced for more flooding and snow as wet weather persists
Flood warnings remain across England while further rain and snow are forecast, following record January rainfall.
Helicopter bursts into flames after midair crash in Greece
A helicopter burst into flames after hitting another while fighting a wildfire in Greece, leaving one crew member injured and another missing.
NT floods: crocodile on football oval as record rain triggers evacuations and boil water alerts
Record NT flooding prompts crocodile warning, boil water alerts, and evacuations as rivers reach highest levels since 1998.
Global temperatures break records for 12th consecutive month
The world's hottest May on record extends a streak of 12 monthly temperature records, with scientists warning of further climate impacts.
Greece Wildfires: Hundreds Evacuated Amid Total Destruction
Hundreds evacuated in Greece as wildfires cause 'total destruction', with gale-force winds threatening villages and an industrial district outside Megara.
4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Spanish Tourist Hotspot
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Murcia, Spain, on 2 August, prompting more than 80 calls to emergency services but no damage or injuries reported.
Half of England officially in drought as July set to be driest on record
Environment Agency declares drought in seven regions as July rainfall falls to 7% of expected levels and hosepipe bans affect 40% of England.
Driest July on record as drought hits England and Wales
Half of England and all of Wales are in drought after the driest July on record, with 5.6mm of rain in England and 2,877 heat-associated deaths.
Elk Refuge Disease Discovery Raises Herd Reduction Urgency
Chronic wasting disease found on National Elk Refuge, prompting calls to review size of Jackson Elk Herd and raising safety concerns.
Church of England to vote on floral foam ban for sustainability
Church of England's General Synod to vote on motion banning floral foam and promoting sustainable flower arrangements.
Spain’s August heatwave was ‘most intense on record’
Spain’s August heatwave was the most intense on record, AEMET says, as wildfires burn and over 1,100 heat-related deaths are reported.
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