Over 20,000 Evacuated as Wildfire Hits Southwest France
More than 20,000 people, including thousands of tourists, have been evacuated as a 'particularly intense' wildfire advances on the Atlantic coast of southwest France.
Category : Climate
El Niño Summer Looms: Australia's Climate Complacency Warning
As Europe faces record heat stress and an El Niño summer nears, experts question if Australia is too complacent about climate change.
West Virginia Flooding: State of Emergency Declared
Torrential rains caused flash flooding in West Virginia, prompting a state of emergency and National Guard deployment. No deaths reported.
UK Aid Cuts to Somalia Will Harm Lives, Charity Warns
UK plans to halve bilateral aid to Somalia by 2029 threaten lives as families brace for floods, says Abdullahi Nur Osman, warning humanitarian support is essential.
Huge Fire Near Alexandra Palace as UK Nears Drought
More than 40 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Alexandra Palace Way in Wood Green, with road closures in place and people urged to avoid the area.
Horror 'firenado' scorches French holiday hotspot
A rapidly spreading wildfire has scorched 2,000 hectares in a French holiday hotspot, forcing the evacuation of over 10,000 people, many of them tourists.
Super El Niño could bring freezing UK winter after record heat
A 'super El Niño' could plunge the UK into a freezing and wet winter after baking the rest of the world, experts warn. The weather system, supercharged by climate change, may bring snow and cold until April.
Drought declared in Wales as public urged to save water
Natural Resources Wales has declared drought status in north Wales and the Upper Severn, urging the public to reduce water usage amid record low rainfall.
Drought Declared in North Wales After Record Heatwaves
Drought has been declared in North Wales and the Upper Severn, the first part of the UK to reach drought status this summer, following record dry conditions and heatwaves.
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Fourth heatwave of year expected in London as wildfires hit
London is set for a fourth heatwave within days, with temperatures forecast to reach 28-30°C, as wildfires burn and a drought is declared in parts of the UK.
Met Office issues rain forecast for gardeners and farmers
The Met Office forecasts rain this weekend but warns it may not be enough to substantially improve dry conditions affecting gardeners and farmers.
North Wales and Upper Severn first UK area to enter drought
North Wales and the Upper Severn have been declared in drought status by Natural Resources Wales after weeks of hot, dry weather, with other UK areas in pre-drought stage.
Drought declared across Wales - full list of affected areas
Natural Resources Wales has declared drought in north Wales and Upper Severn, with all areas now in prolonged dry weather or drought after less than 2% of expected July rainfall.
Drought Declared in Parts of Wales After Heatwave
A drought has been declared in North Wales and the Upper Severn after extreme weather, heatwaves, and wildfires, with the area receiving just 3% of its average July rainfall.
Drought declared in parts of Wales this summer
Natural Resources Wales declares drought in north Wales and Upper Severn after heatwaves, wildfires, and record-low river flows. July on track to become driest in nearly 190 years.
Spain faces 49C heatwave as Europe battles wildfires and 'firenado'
Spain faces a third heatwave with temperatures potentially hitting 49C, while France evacuates thousands amid wildfires and a 'firenado'.
Burnham VAT cut loophole leaves public EV drivers paying 16p/mile
Andy Burnham's VAT cut on household electricity won't apply to public EV chargers, meaning drivers without off-street parking face up to 16p per mile, while home chargers pay as little as 1.52p.
Dictators who used sport for propaganda: Hitler to Putin
From Hitler's 1936 Olympics to Putin's World Cup, dictators have long used sport for propaganda. Here's a look at tyrants who tried to boost their image through sporting events.
Wildfire smoke warning for Newport after wind change
Residents of Newport, Wales, are warned to prepare for smoke from a 220-hectare wildfire in Blaenavon as wind shifts eastwards.
Trigger point method boosts office step count
The 'trigger point' method, developed by Vitality's Habit Index, gamifies walking by using office bases like the kettle to prompt extra steps, helping office workers reach step goals.
UKHSA issues 'risk to life' heat-health alert for 6 areas
A yellow 'risk to life' heat-health alert has been issued by the UKHSA for six UK areas from July 24 to 26, affecting East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West, East of England, and London.
UK Warns Holidaymakers as France Wildfires Force Evacuations
The Foreign Office warns British tourists of wildfires in Gironde, France, with evacuations of campsites and tourist accommodation.
Cairngorms wildfire aftermath: Devastating images show charred land
Devastating images taken by firefighters reveal the horrifying aftermath of the Cairngorms wildfire that burned for over a week, charring 4km2.
Manchester homeless tell PM Burnham to 'open his eyes'
Homeless individuals in Manchester have criticised Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to 'open his eyes' to rough sleeping despite his pledge to end it in England.
Croft and Brundle agree F1 engine rules short-change fans
David Croft and Martin Brundle say F1's new engine regulations have let fans down, with cars 50kph slower at Spa's iconic corners.
Doctor reveals 5 summer foods that may cause hair loss
Dr Emrah Cinik warns that ice cream, sausages, cocktails, chips and ice lollies could weaken hair when they replace nutrient-rich options.
Sunburn risk for drivers: 47% take no UV precautions
47% of motorists take no UV precautions despite 14 million experiencing sunburn while driving. UVA rays penetrate side windows, raising skin cancer risk, warn Autotrader and British Skin Foundation.
UK Rivers and Reservoirs Dry Up After Weeks of Hot Weather
After weeks of hot weather and low rainfall, UK rivers and reservoirs are running dry, with hosepipe bans affecting 23 million customers in England.
Africa 50C Heatwaves Killing Camels with Blisters and Burns
Rising temperatures above 50C in Africa are causing widespread camel deaths from blisters, burns, and heat stress, devastating herders across the continent.
Holiday warning: 1 in 4 Brits risk £1,500 medical bills
Nearly a quarter of UK tourists travel uninsured, facing potential medical bills up to £1,555 in popular European destinations, Post Office data shows.
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