FTSE 100 Live: UK Stocks Set to Outperform Europe as Energy Shares Weigh

By Morwenna Coniam and Kit Rees

Without action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study finds

Improvements in fire management however could mitigate increases by more than 70%, study shows Wildfires are projected to burn 39% more of Europe by the end of the century even in the best-case scenario for stopping the planet from heating, a study has found, unless action is taken to manage them better. The increase in hot, dry and windy weather that leads to small fires turning into raging infernos is to engulf more of Europe as carbon pollution pushes temperatures higher. In the worst-case...

By Ajit Niranjan

Heatwaves and energy crunch: Can Europe withstand a double shock?

Heatwaves are squeezing growth and productivity while the Iran war drives up Europe's energy costs.

Sitemap | The Times & The Sunday Times | 2026-08-20 - The Times

Sitemap | The Times & The Sunday Times | 2026-08-20  The Times

Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The S&P 500 rose modestly as the Treasury announced a debt repurchase plan that sent yields falling. Tune in to CNBC for John David Rainey of Walmart.

How to better protect Europe from wildfires

In another summer of European wildfires that have even seen wetlands burning, scientists say the situation is set to worsen in the future. What's needed is fire prevention and climate protection.

Your daily horoscope: August 20, 2026

Your daily horoscope for Thursday, August 20, 2026

By Sally Brompton

Bulgaria approves Russian Il-76 overflight at Serbia’s request

A Russian Il-76 firefighting aircraft entered Serbia on Wednesday evening via the Black Sea and Bulgaria, despite European Union (EU) sanctions on Rus

Champagne growers race against time as heatwaves force earliest harvest ever

Beginning the harvest at this time of year was once nearly unthinkable

By Sylvie Corbet and Nicolas Garriga

Land Affected By Wildfires In Europe Set To Almost Triple, Study Finds

The study led the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) estimates roughly 39% more land could be burnt every year across the continent by 2100.

By Jamie Hailstone, Contributor

Mayfield, Murray Kentucky tornado warning update: Scary visuals emerge; check map as alert sounded to ‘prepare now’

Mayfield and Murray in Kentucky remain under tornado warning amid severe thunderstorms and strong winds in the area.

Cash is still king as digital payments reshape Cyprus and Europe

European businesses are embracing digital payments at speed while continuing to rely heavily on cash for privacy, reliability and resilience, a tension that could shape the European Central Bank’s (ECB) case for introducing the digital euro and test how consumer rights are protected as payment data becomes increasingly digital. Recently-published ECB survey findings show that […]

As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient food production

By James Davey, Simon Jessop and Alexander Marrow

As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farming

Extreme weather has added urgency to the debate over whether climate change has transformed the economics of intensive agriculture designed to feed the maximum number of people.

Daily turnover of ETFs plunges in Aug. after curbs on leveraged investment

SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Average daily transactions of South Korea's exchange ...

By Deok-Hyun Kim

Area of land hit by wildfires each year across Europe could triple due to climate change

The warning comes after the continent has battled weeks of devastating wildfires fuelled by dry conditions and a historically hot summer.

LIVESTREAM: Senate hearing on school violence

Watch the Senate hearing at 9 am on Thursday, August 20

By Rappler.com

Area in Europe affected by wildfires could triple as a result of climate change

By Tariq Tahir

Pagasa sees improving weather on Thursday as Neneng, habagat weaken

MANILA, Philippines — Generally improving weather conditions are forecast on Thursday as Tropical Depression Neneng and the southwest monsoon or habagat are expected to weaken, according to the state weather bureau.  In the 5 a.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, weather specialist Leanne Loreto said that Neneng was last

By mareyes

NATO says ready as Iran reportedly considers European targets

Iran has examined possible strikes on military targets in southeastern Europe if U.S. President Donald Trump expands military operations against Tehran, the Financial Times reported, citing two people close to the Iranian government.

How to Better Protect Europe from Wildfires

European wildfires are worsening, with wetlands burning. Scientists warn the trend will intensify without stronger fire prevention and climate action.

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 20, 2026

The Nigerian naira continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as improved dollar liquidity supported the local currency across the foreign exchange market. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 20, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Today’s Front pages: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Myjoyonline.com brings you the front pages of the various newspapers across the country.

By Karen Tei

Official holiday announced for Prophet's Birthday

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman will observe Thursday, August 27, 2026, as an official public holiday on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s birth...

By Times of Oman

Budapest Offers Full Day of Programs for Aug. 20 National Holiday

Budapest will host a wide-ranging series of programs for Hungary’s Aug. 20 national holiday, with events spanning concerts, gastronomy, traditional crafts, and large-scale evening light shows across the capital.

By Bence Gaál

Havana Weather for August 20-26

Relative humidity will remain high, from 65% to 95%. Highs will range between 29 and 33°C (84 and 91°F), and lows at 24 and 25°C (75 & 77°F). The post Havana Weather for August 20-26 appeared first on Havana Times.

By Circles Robinson