Currys CEO Alex Baldock says fan sales surged nearly 3,000% during the latest heatwave weekend, and air conditioner sales rose 330%, leaving stock levels tight ahead of another UK heatwave.
Wildfire in Crete forces 5,000 to evacuate as Europe heatwave continues, with blazes also in Greece, Turkey, Germany, and Italy.
The Met Office has forecast heavy rain across 33 regions in the UK on Wednesday, with northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland worst hit before heatwave conditions return.
The Met Office warns of a return to 'warm or very warm' conditions early next week, with 26 counties predicted to hit 30°C or above by July 7.
The Met Office has issued yellow rain warnings for 25 areas across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with potential power cuts and travel disruption expected on Tuesday, June 30.
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for 20 areas in Scotland, forecasting flooding and travel disruption from 2pm to 9pm on Tuesday, June 30.
The Met Office has issued a seven-hour yellow rain warning for 20 regions in Scotland, with heavy showers expected from 2pm to 9pm on June 30, causing potential localised flooding and travel disruption.
The Met Office has issued a six-hour yellow thunderstorm warning for Northern Ireland, with slow-moving storms bringing up to 30mm of rain, risk of flooding, travel disruption, and power cuts.
The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for six UK areas on Tuesday, with heavy rain and lightning expected to hit within hours.
The Met Office confirms a new heatwave will hit the UK on Sunday, with temperatures reaching high 20s°C and possibly 30°C in the southeast, though less extreme than last week's record-breaking heat.
After record-breaking June temperatures, the Met Office warns of another heatwave around July 8, with potential highs of 37C in London and surrounding areas.
A powerful aftershock has struck Caracas, Venezuela, adding to the devastation from a series of earthquakes. The country is on high alert as multiple tremors continue.
Temperatures of 41C predicted for the UK this week could push the National Grid to breaking point, risking widespread power cuts and infrastructure failure, experts warn.
A newborn baby was pulled alive from rubble 32 hours after a 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquake doublet struck Venezuela, killing over 1,400 and leaving 70,000 missing. British crisis-response volunteers are assisting.
The Met Office has issued a rain warning for 41 areas across the UK on Wednesday, with up to 8mm per hour expected in parts of Scotland.
Met Office issues amber weather warning for London and south with flooding likely, transport disruption expected.
Weather maps reveal violent thunderstorms will end the UK heatwave, with storms hitting Wales, Midlands, northern England, London, and Scotland from Sunday afternoon. Exact timings by region.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says the threat of further tsunamis has passed after a massive volcanic eruption near Tonga, but coastal areas should remain alert.
UK weather maps forecast a new heatwave with temperatures up to 38C in 17 English counties from July 8, following the hottest June day on record at 37.3C.
The Met Office has extended its amber extreme heat warning into Sunday, covering eastern England and the south-east. People in 31 areas are urged to avoid outdoor exercise from 11am to 3pm.
Weather maps show the UK could see temperatures up to 33C on July 10-11, with Hull, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol reaching 30-31C. The Met Office warns of an amber extreme heat warning.
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of North West England, lasting 7 hours on Friday, with heavy rain, hail, and lightning expected.
Spain's first heatwave of 2026 has caused an estimated 212 deaths in days. British tourists are urged to limit alcohol, stay hydrated, and follow safety advice from Spanish health authorities.
The Met Office has issued a new thunderstorm warning for 31 areas across the UK on Saturday, lasting three hours from early morning. This follows a week of multiple warnings including a rare red alert.
For a third day, extreme heat disrupts Welsh rail services. Ten routes face cancellations or delays due to speed restrictions. Transport for Wales apologises and advises passengers to check before travelling.
Fans at Kansas City Stadium were evacuated and told to seek shelter after a tornado warning threatened to delay Tunisia vs Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup.
Northern advises Greater Manchester passengers to only travel if essential amid extreme heatwave, with reduced services on all trains in and out of Manchester and line closures.
An elderly woman on BBC Breakfast perfectly captured the UK's mood during the heatwave, saying she prefers 23°C and rejecting the forecast 40°C. Her reaction went viral.
The Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for England and Scotland; households urged to prepare emergency flood kits with 7 essential items including torch, batteries, and insurance documents.
The FIA has declared the Austrian Grand Prix a 'heat-hazard race' due to a European heatwave, enforcing a rule for temperatures above 31°C, affecting driver attire and race protocols.