Dozens died during heatwaves in Greater Manchester last year. UKHSA data shows 1,504 heat-associated deaths in England in 2025, with Bedfordshire at highest risk. Red health warning issued as temperatures could hit 40C.
A simple repellent using lemon and cloves can keep flies away during the UK's 40C heatwave. Interior designer Keely Smith explains how the scent deters pests.
Households must check relatives' digital landlines before the heatwave ends. Power outages could disrupt phone service for millions of vulnerable people.
Mobility improves daily tasks and reduces pain. Experts explain how to start with simple exercises like sitting on the ground and mobility snacks.
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The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for England, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C (104F), coinciding with a powerful El Niño event.
The Strait of Hormuz closure and El Niño create a 'compound shock effect,' risking millions of tonnes of rice production and driving up energy and food costs across Southeast Asia.
The 1976 UK heatwave, with 15 days above 32C, is now a baseline as global heating pushes temperatures toward 40C, causing red warnings and hundreds of deaths.
Ed Miliband announces over £100bn in private green investment since Labour took office, highlighting job creation and economic growth, as experts counter claims that net zero targets hinder the economy.
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Afghan women face impossible odds to escape abusive marriages under a new Taliban decree that requires husband's consent for divorce, legalizes child marriage, and blocks legal recourse even with family support.
Donald Trump's $14.7m renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool has resulted in algae blooms, peeling liners, and arrests, turning it into a 2,028ft metaphor for incompetence and corruption.
Two wildfires broke out in Greenland within a week in June, alarming scientists who say such early fires at high northern latitudes are rare and linked to climate change.
Nearly 80% of datacenters face extreme climate hazards like floods and fires, a new study warns, highlighting the vulnerability of AI infrastructure to the climate crisis it helps fuel.
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South East Water has introduced a hosepipe ban across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire after demand surged 56 million litres above average during the heatwave.
Forty people have drowned in unsupervised areas across France amid a record-breaking heatwave, as temperatures soar to 43C and several European countries issue red alerts.
As UK heatwaves intensify, homeowners and companies develop innovative shading solutions, from yoghurt on windows to luxury shade sails, to combat rising temperatures.
Hundreds of schools in southern England and Wales close or shorten hours amid extreme heat, with unions calling conditions dangerous and urging government investment in cooling infrastructure.
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Forty people have drowned in unsupervised swimming areas across France since June 18 amid a ferocious heatwave, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, as temperatures near 43C.
Northern Powergrid has urged households in England to gather charged phones, torches, and batteries ahead of extreme heat warnings, as the Met Office issues red and amber alerts.
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closing early or shutting completely this week as a 'heat-dome' pushes temperatures towards 40C, with a red weather warning issued by the Met Office.
Unplug TVs, computers, gaming consoles, phone chargers, and fans to reduce heat and save money during the 37C heatwave, says David Wilson Homes.
Boston locals compare the Tartan Army's departure to a breakup, with a viral TikTok showing a woman in a traffic cone hugging a Scotland flag, as the city mourns the Scottish fans' exit.
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Vets Now advises a simple seven-second pavement test to prevent dog paw burns as UK temperatures forecast to hit 40C. Owners should place hand on surface for 7 seconds.
The Met Office and UK Health Security Agency issue red warning as temperatures near 40C. BBC's Dr Ranj Singh advises delaying outdoor activities until after 3pm to avoid peak heat.
Using mayonnaise instead of butter in air fryer cheese toasties prevents burning and ensures a crispy, golden exterior with a soft, melty inside, according to cookbook author John Kanell.
The UK faces record-breaking temperatures up to 40C this week. Electric fans are ineffective above 35C, and officials warn of life-threatening heat. Red weather alert in force.
Venice's €5.4bn Mose flood barrier project nears completion, but faces environmental and economic challenges as the city sinks.
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The Met Office has issued a 'very high' pollen warning for parts of Scotland this week, with temperatures expected to reach 31C. Hay fever sufferers are advised to take precautions.
