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At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region.
August 27, 2026France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
August 23, 2026Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve
The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.
August 15, 2026Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.
August 13, 2026Heatwave expected to remove 15% of France's nuclear capacity on Friday - Reuters
Heatwave expected to remove 15% of France's nuclear capacity on Friday Reuters
August 13, 2026Temperatures to soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning in effect
Heat will spike again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records set to tumble.
August 13, 2026Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
August 11, 2026European power prices jump as heatwave curbs French nuclear output, German wind - Reuters
European power prices jump as heatwave curbs French nuclear output, German wind Reuters
August 11, 2026Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.
August 11, 2026Swiss Re warns on heatwave risks as parts of Germany loosen trucking curbs - Reuters
Swiss Re warns on heatwave risks as parts of Germany loosen trucking curbs Reuters
August 9, 2026Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave
The president has called the extreme heat a "national disaster" and ordered agencies to mobilise all resources.
August 7, 2026Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania turn off the lights as Europe's heatwave rages on - Reuters
Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania turn off the lights as Europe's heatwave rages on Reuters
August 6, 2026NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
The warning comes after the NHS sees a surge in patients and problems with equipment in high temperatures.
August 6, 2026Albania battles blazes, Hungary cuts power as Europe feels the heat - Reuters
Albania battles blazes, Hungary cuts power as Europe feels the heat Reuters
August 5, 2026Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C
There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.
August 5, 2026'This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety'
Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.
August 5, 2026Could heatwaves make your food shop more expensive?
As temperatures rise, the chillers might not be the only thing supermarkets are adjusting.
August 4, 2026Record heatwave spreads across Korean Peninsula, prompting emergency response - reuters.com
Record heatwave spreads across Korean Peninsula, prompting emergency response reuters.com
August 3, 2026Hundreds of dead fish in river linked to heatwave
The Environment Agency believes the fish were killed as a result of the heat and drain water.
August 2, 2026Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.
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At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
Firefighters battle a blaze in Algeria last month At least 12 people have been killed and dozens injured as wildfires burn through large swathes of northern Algeria. Civil protection authorities sai
France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
France has seen 301 drownings since 19 June, a government minister has said, linking the sharp rise in deaths compared to last year to the prolonged heatwaves. Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrar
Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve
Smoke could be seen rising above the nature reserve on Friday Firefighters battled a wildfire tearing through Belgium's largest nature reserve on Saturday, with the blaze described as the country's w
Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
The second of the two 706-megawatt nuclear reactors at Cernavodă was disconnected just before midday on Thursday Romania has shut down its only nuclear power station because of extremely low water le
Temperatures to soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning in effect
A rare amber weather warning for extreme heat is in effect across a large swathe of the UK on Thursday, with temperatures set to soar as high as 38C (100F). Thursday will mark the peak of the UK's fi
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Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
Would you buy a cauliflower that looks like it's been sunburnt or a cucumber that's curled back on itself? Farmers across the UK are grappling with one of the driest, hottest growing seasons in decad
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Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Emily Davison works with a guide dog as she has a visual impairment related to a congenital health condition Heatwaves this summer have brought travel disruption, overheating homes and school closure
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Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave
Drones attached with loudspeakers and thermal imaging cameras are one way South Korea is fighting the heatwave South Korean authorities are deploying drones to issue heat warnings to farmers while re
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NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
The NHS must prepare for the effects of heatwaves each year in the same way that it plans for cold weather in the winter, the health secretary has said. Yvette Cooper said there had been a "big incre
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Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C
South Korea is struggling against the effects of a blistering heatwave which has brought its highest ever temperatures. A high of 42.5C was recorded on Sunday in the southern city of Yangsan, the cou
'This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety'
Lauren suffers with anxiety that gets worse when temperatures rise, owing to the sensation of not being able to breathe "When it's hot the air feels different in your lungs. Your brain just starts go
Could heatwaves make your food shop more expensive?
Fridges and freezers in some supermarkets have stopped working during heatwaves, but that is not the only worry for shoppers While this summer's hot and dry weather might be enjoyed by sunbathers, it
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Hundreds of dead fish in river linked to heatwave
Lucy Galvin, the city council leader, said she and other residents had noticed dead pike, carp, roach, eel, rudd and dace. Hundreds of fish in a city centre river are believed to have died as a resul
Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Italian health officials urge residents in the affected areas to avoid exposure to heat direct sunlight by staying indoors and drinking plenty of fluids Italy is putting nearly all of its major citie