Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England

Officials will meet on Monday to assess water shortages across the country as a new heatwave builds.

France braces for fifth heatwave

The national weather agency is warning of temperatures approaching 40°C in southeastern France from Tuesday.

More parts of England to be declared in drought amid another summer heatwave – latest updates

The heat and continuing dry conditions are being supercharged by the escalating climate crisis The National Drought Group (NDG) is expected to meet this afternoon and declare that more parts of England are officially in drought, as parts of the UK head into a potential fifth heatwave of the year this week. All of Wales and more than half of England are already in drought after an unprecedented period of dry, hot weather over the summer. Continue reading...

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Another heat blast hits Europe as drought, fires and record-low rivers worsen

Europe is bracing for another wave of extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid-30s Celsius in parts of Britain and France and spread across much of the continent. The latest heatwave comes after record-breaking temperatures, worsening drought, major wildfires and thousands of excess deaths, while dangerously low river levels threaten water supplies.

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How climate change has impacted Europe’s economy this summer

The climate is changing more rapidly in Europe than on any other continent and the damage is already stretching public finances, writes Balazs Koranyi

By Balazs Koranyi

My husband and I took a cruise in Europe while our kids were at camp. It was unsettling at first not to have parenting duties.

The author and her husband went to Europe while their twins were at sleepaway camp. Courtesy of Alesandra Dubin When our twins were at camp, my husband and I went to Europe and took a cruise. At first, it was unsettling not to have daily parenting responsibilities. However, the trip reminded us of who we are outside being parents, and we all came home changed. When my husband and I boarded a flight to Europe earlier this summer, we were embarking on our first major trip alone since becoming...

How Norway’s Øyafestivalen Became One of Europe’s Best Music Fests: Balancing Huge Headliners With Homegrown Artists, Prioritizing Gender Parity and More

In a year without Glastonbury, music lovers have turned to other festivals in the U.K. and Europe to fill the void. There’s Primavera Sound in Barcelona, with its proximity to the beach and genre-diverse lineup, or Reading and Leeds in England for those who want a true camping experience with a rock-focused flair. But look […]

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Weather Ireland: Values may hit 28 degrees over coming days

Monday mostly dry with mix of cloudy and sunny spells

Europe braces for another summer heatwave

Much of Europe is bracing for yet another heatwave following periods of scorching temperatures that have driven rivers to record lows, ignited historic forest fires and contributed to thousands of deaths. Parts of Britain and France on Monday were already under extreme heat warnings with forecasts of temperatures around the mid-30s Celsius. Unusually high temperatures were also forecast in coming days across a swathe of countries not accustomed to the heat, such as Switzerland, Austria and Hu...

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Shippers warn River Rhine could be ‘split in two’ by low water levels

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Revolut secures full banking licence from ECB and local regulator

Fintech giant Revolut announced on Monday that its subsidiary Revolut Bank S.A. has been granted a full banking licence following a joint assessment by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the French prudential regulator. The decision was formally adopted by the ECB Governing Council following a comprehensive regulatory review conducted alongside France’s Autorité de Contrôle […]

UK and France prepare for another heatwave as western Europe sets new temperature record

Yellow heat warning issued for Tuesday afternoon

The Department of Meteorology has issued a new yellow warning, in effect from 2pm to 4pm on Tuesday, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 40C. Read more:

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Meloni, Frederiksen release joint message against 'uncontrolled immigration'

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 10 - Premier Giorgia Meloni and her Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen released a joint message on Monday saying the EU must combat "uncontrolled immigration" amid tension between Rome and Madrid over the suspension of Schengen arrangements between the two countries following the dramatic wave of migrants that arrived at the Spanish North African enclave of Ceura at the end of last month. "No one can deny the negative impacts of illegal immigration on our societies: incre...

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Cyprus natural gas to supply Europe by first half of 2028, minister says, as EU seeks new sources - eKathimerini.com

Cyprus natural gas to supply Europe by first half of 2028, minister says, as EU seeks new sources  eKathimerini.com

Czechia bids to host one of Europe’s giant AI Gigafactories, Hantec added to South Moravian folk culture list, Who is the greatest queer Czech?, Who reads what? - Radio Prague International

Czechia bids to host one of Europe’s giant AI Gigafactories, Hantec added to South Moravian folk culture list, Who is the greatest queer Czech?, Who reads what?  Radio Prague International

Fifth heatwave approaching: Temperatures up to 35°C on Thursday

Just days after the fourth regional heatwave in the Netherlands came to a

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