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Another heatwave hits parts of US and Canada
At least 44 people died in early July from a heatwave that scorched large swathes of the US.
July 14, 2026Heatwave conditions in NI for second time this summer
That heat threshold must be met for at least three consecutive days at the same weather station to be a heatwave.
July 14, 2026Blaze near Paris burns on as heatwave tightens across Europe - Reuters
Blaze near Paris burns on as heatwave tightens across Europe Reuters
July 14, 2026Watch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris
The Fontainebleau forest blaze, described by officials as of 'exceptional scale', continues to rage for the second day.
July 13, 2026Wildfire rages near Paris as heatwave scorches Europe - Reuters
Wildfire rages near Paris as heatwave scorches Europe Reuters
July 13, 2026Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.
July 13, 2026Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show - Reuters
Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show Reuters
July 12, 2026Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
July 12, 2026'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires
The BBC's Nick Beake sees homes razed to the ground and "a sea of black" in Bédar.
July 12, 2026Heatwave forces Tour de France organisers to shorten stage nine - Reuters
Heatwave forces Tour de France organisers to shorten stage nine Reuters
July 11, 2026Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
July 11, 2026Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues
The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.
July 11, 2026'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave
The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.
July 10, 2026At least 11 die in Spain wildfire as heatwave continues in Southern Europe
Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos, in the province of Almería.
July 10, 2026UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week
On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.
July 9, 2026Why women suffer more in the heat
A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave.
July 9, 2026Heatwave linked to more than 5,000 deaths in Germany, RKI says - Reuters
Heatwave linked to more than 5,000 deaths in Germany, RKI says Reuters
July 9, 2026Will ice cream or chilli cool you down?
Is it better to eat spicy or cold foods during a heatwave?
July 9, 2026Western Europe records hottest June on record, EU scientists say - Reuters
Western Europe records hottest June on record, EU scientists say Reuters
July 9, 2026UK heatwave spreads further north and west as temperatures continue to climb
This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.
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Heatwave conditions in NI for second time this summer
This dog ensured it had appropriate eye protection on a sunny day in Minerstown, County Down Heatwave conditions have been met in Northern Ireland for the second time this summer after temperatures c
Another heatwave hits parts of US and Canada
Large swathes of the US and Canada are facing yet another heatwave bringing extreme temperatures and poor air quality. Toronto and other Canadian cities as well as parts of the US Midwest and Northea
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Watch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris
Horses have been evacuated from an equestrian centre near Paris as the Fontainebleau wildfire continues to rage. Firefighters have been battling to bring the blaze under control over the last two day
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Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
A wildfire burns in Noisy-sur-Ecole near Fontainebleau, southern Paris Two firefighting planes have been rushed to the Paris region to tackle a large wildfire south of the French capital. The Fontai
Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
More than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts' estimates suggest. The figure, from a team at Imperial College London
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'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires
The BBC's Nick Beake sees homes razed to the ground and "a sea of black" in the village of Bédar, in southern Spain's Almería province. The blaze spread rapidly through the region on Thursday and hun
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Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
Firefighters battle flames as deadly wildfire rages in southern Spain Hundreds of firefighters in Spain are still battling to contain pockets of flames in the south east after one of the country's wo
Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues
Temperatures in some parts of the UK will feel noticeably cooler this weekend - but the heatwave is set to continue with heat health alerts still in force for nearly all of England. A strengthening n
'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave
Fifty-five-year-old Andrew was the crew's first call-out of the day Suffering from asthma and a chronic lung condition, 55-year-old Andrew is distressed, overheating and struggling to breathe or talk
At least 11 dead and 19 missing in wildfire in southern Spain
At least 11 people have died and 19 others are missing in a wildfire in southern Spain, Andalusia's regional leader Juanma Moreno has said. Another local official said early indications suggested fou
UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week
The UK is set to bake in another day of 35C highs, with temperatures expected to remain at heatwave level until the end of next week. On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this ye
Why women suffer more in the heat
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Will ice cream or chilli cool you down?
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UK heatwave spreads further north and west as temperatures continue to climb
Temperatures are expected to reach 35C (95F) on Thursday as the current heatwave spreads further north and west across the UK. The year's third heatwave, which began earlier this week, is not expecte