Pogacar wins fifth Tour, equals legends
Tadej Pogacar becomes the youngest and fastest cyclist to win five Tours de France, joining the elite club of five-time winners.
Category : Climate
Jodrell Bank Observatory Faces Closure After Funding Cuts
Jodrell Bank Observatory, home to world-leading radio telescopes, faces closure after UKRI withdraws funding for the e-Merlin network, affecting 28 jobs and 3,000 researchers.
Britain braces for fourth heatwave; 35C forecast
Temperatures up to 35C forecast, triggering heat health alerts and appeals to take care in parks and rural areas as UK faces fourth heatwave of the year.
Labour MPs demand Thames Water claw back £2.5m in executive bonuses
Labour MPs urge Thames Water to recover £2.5m in bonuses, tackle pollution, and scrap future payouts amid financial crisis and bill hikes.
Two Dead and Six Missing After Landslides Hit New Zealand Campsite
Two dead and six missing after landslides hit house and campground in New Zealand; search continues.
Prince William to Attend Cop30 UN Climate Summit in Brazil
Prince William to attend Cop30 climate summit in Brazil; experts say his presence will draw global attention and galvanise talks.
Canary Islands Octopus Farm Plans Abandoned After Row
Plans for the world's first commercial octopus farm in the Canary Islands have been scrapped after years of pressure from campaigners over a cruel slaughter method.
Barbecue sparks wildfire at Welsh beach, crews respond
A disposable barbecue is believed to have started a fire at Glen Beach near Saundersfoot, affecting 70 sq m of cliffside vegetation before firefighters brought it under control.
UK heatwave temperatures peak at 35C on Wednesday
Temperatures could reach 35C in south-east England on Wednesday as up to 20 counties face 30C or above, with amber heat health alerts issued.
Cop30 in Belém: Will climate summit help or harm the Amazon?
Controversy grows over Belém's Cop30 preparations, including tree removal and fake vegetation, as governor defends progress amid infrastructure and price concerns.
Thousands flee wildfires in France and Spain as temperatures reach extreme levels
Around 30,000 evacuate as wildfires rage in France and Spain amid extreme heat and a Mediterranean marine heatwave.
Scientists Warn Scampi and Chips Have Hidden Climate Cost
Scientists warn fish and chips could disappear due to climate change, as cod and haddock face extinction from deoxygenating oceans.
French Firefighters Warn Wildfires Could Last Months as Europe Battles Blazes
French firefighters warn Gironde wildfire could last months; EU sends planes as Spain and France battle blazes amid climate crisis.
France-style wildfires 'on our doorstep,' warns Sadiq Khan
Mayor Sadiq Khan warns that the capital faces an exceptional threat from wildfires this week due to a 'perfect storm' of dry conditions and rising temperatures.
Perth Storms Leave Thousands Without Power as Destructive Winds Lash WA
Perth and Western Australia hit by destructive storms with 125 km/h winds, leaving 14,600 without power, flooding, and warnings as system moves to South Australia.
Binface manifesto targets crypto gifts, Wayne Rooney as Eurovision pundit
Count Binface pledges not to accept £5m from crypto billionaires, wants Wayne Rooney as Eurovision pundit, and proposes barring MPs who resign from by-elections.
Australian Carbon Offset Scheme Accused of Misleading Customers
Climate campaigners accuse Aetium of misleading customers with its new carbon credit scheme for solar panels and EVs, failing additionality standards.
Severe Storms Threaten US Midwest and Mississippi Valley
Nearly 50 million at risk as severe storms bring tornadoes, hail, and high winds to the Midwest and Mississippi Valley.
UK Could Face Climate Lawsuit After Landmark ICJ Ruling
ICJ ruling says states can be sued for climate inaction, raising prospect of legal action against the UK over fossil fuel policies.
2026 World Cup: Quarter of Matches at Risk from Extreme Heat, Study Warns
Study warns 2026 World Cup venues face extreme heat risks; 10 of 16 stadiums at very high risk. Urges decarbonisation and adaptation.
Heat health alerts upgraded to amber as fourth heatwave looms
Heat health alerts upgraded to amber in parts of England as fourth heatwave of summer looms, with temperatures set to reach 35C in South East.
Bali's Water Crisis Deepens as Tourism Drains Island's Precious Resource
Bali faces severe water crisis as tourism consumes 65% of fresh water, threatening ancient irrigation systems and leaving locals without access.
Drax claims record £999m in subsidies for burning trees in 2025, thinktank says
Drax received record £999m subsidies in 2025 for burning wood pellets, amid sustainability concerns. Subsidies to halve from 2027.
Trump health concerns grow as voters call for 25th Amendment
Donald Trump has sparked health concerns again after a social media spree, prompting calls to invoke the 25th Amendment. Critics cite falling asleep live on TV and erratic posts.
Oil prices fall sharply on renewed Iran peace hopes
Brent crude dropped 8% to $87.55 a barrel as a pause in US-Iran fighting raised hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Wildfires nine miles from Bordeaux; next 24 crucial
A huge wildfire is now only nine miles from Bordeaux, France. President Macron called an emergency meeting as officials warn the next 24 hours are critical.
Water bowl trick cools bedrooms in Wales heatwave
Placing a bowl of water on a windowsill can cool bedrooms at night, say energy experts, as a fourth heatwave hits Wales with drought and wildfires.
Bordeaux wildfires encroach on metropolitan area
Wildfires in south-west France have burned 42,000 hectares and are now encroaching on the Bordeaux metropolitan area, home to 850,000 people, with no evacuation plans yet.
Mersey Care leadership blasted over 'toxic' culture
An NHS England report found a 'pervasive culture of anxiety' at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, with staff feeling fearful and unable to speak openly.
UK urged to place water bowls on windowsills for cooling
UK households are advised to put bowls of water on windowsills at night to help cool down during the ongoing heatwave, a trick experts call 'surprisingly effective'.
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