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Spain and France Battle Wildfires as Extreme Heat Grips Southern Europe

Spain's largest wildfire of the year has burned around 32,000 hectares while more than 1,000 firefighters tackle another major blaze in southern France.

By Newsroom · 2 min read · 10d ago

Climate

Europe's heatwave turns climate adaptation into an immediate public-health test

France has reported a rise in deaths during an exceptional heatwave, while attribution scientists say fossil-fuel warming made European heat far more severe.

Newsroom · 33d ago · 2 min

Climate

Europe's heatwave exposes the strain on health, transport and energy systems

The Met Office kept a red extreme heat warning in force for much of southern and central England and Wales, while WMO said records were falling across Europe.

Newsroom · 37d ago · 2 min

Climate

US-Iran Deal Enters Fragile Phase as Pentagon Warns of War Costs

An interim US-Iran agreement has eased immediate pressure on oil flows, but unresolved nuclear terms and a potential $80 billion Pentagon request keep the settlement politically fragile.

Newsroom · 39d ago · 1 min

Climate

France heatwave brings deaths, school disruption and red alerts

France is facing a severe heatwave with temperatures above 40C, deaths under investigation and widespread school disruption.

Newsroom · 40d ago · 1 min

Climate

Met Office issues red extreme heat warning as UK faces possible June record

The Met Office has issued red extreme heat warnings for Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures forecast to exceed 37C and possibly reach 40C.

Newsroom · 40d ago · 1 min