Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C

Suffolk saw the highest temperature on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease over the weekend.

Heat Wave Takes Toll on Europe’s Infrastructure, Too

The devastating heat wave has exposed weaknesses in the continent’s infrastructure, much of it built for a cooler climate that no longer exists.

By Chico Harlan

Shorts-wearers of the world, unite!

As summer temperatures soar, it makes no sense — sartorially or environmentally — to stick with long trousers

French parents outraged by 'lack of guidelines' for schools during the heatwave: 'We have had to scramble to make [childcare] arrangements'

As classroom conditions worsen, parents have tried to adapt by working from home, taking time off or relying on other adults for help. All have criticized the authorities' lack of preparation and have expressed concern for the years ahead.

Germany braced for temperatures ‘well over 40C’ as Europe heatwave pushes east – live

Forecasters say hottest conditions are now spreading into central and eastern Europe, including Poland and the Balkans The UK is set to get some respite from this week’s record-breaking heat over the weekend, but much of the rest of Europe remains in the grip of an intense heatwave as it shifts eastwards. Germany provisionally recorded its highest ever temperature yesterday with 41.3C near the city of Saarbrücken close to the French border. Forecasters say the hottest conditions are now sprea...

By Taz Ali

Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east

Several countries including the UK and Switzerland have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.

Germany news: Heat soars as political reforms split opinion

As Europe's heatwave rages, Germany continues to swelter with new records expected Saturday. Elsewhere, politicians bicker over reforms and industry blames train operator DB for billions in losses. DW has the latest.

French heatwave packs hotels as city dwellers struggle to sleep

As France sweltered under one of the worst ⁠heatwaves ever recorded this ⁠week, city dwellers scrambled for any ⁠escape they could find, with many checking into hotels to benefit from air conditioning and access to pools. Temperatures in Paris hit a June record of 40.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, a day after France recorded its hottest day since records ‌began nearly 80 years ago. But few private flats in the country have air conditioning, particularly those in the densely populated capital...

By Reuters

Germany braces for record temperatures as heatwave moves east

​France, Britain, Switzerland and ‌Germany all experienced record heat in June, and the weather system could test more records ⁠as it rolls across Germany towards Poland. On Friday, a new German record of 41.3 C was reached near the city of Saarbruecken close to the French border, while dozens of people ⁠both young and old, died in France.

By FRANCE 24

This is why Europe was so fatally unprepared for the June heatwave

Europe’s hottest ever June has laid bare the failures of successive governments across the continent to prepare for extreme heat. Now, scientists say, we have reached the point where climate change is having a severe impact on daily life. Alex Croft reports

By Alex Croft

Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east

Europe heat wave: Why Paris banned drinking liquor and what alcohol does to the body

Europe, according to the World Health Organization, has more liquor drinkers than any other region in the world.

Germany hit by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east

Germany and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe spread eastwards after temperatures broke records above 40 degrees Celsius. Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all experienced record heat in June, and the weather system could test more records as it rolls across Germany towards Poland. Scientists said the heatwave would have been virtually impossible without man-made climate change, whi...

By [email protected] (Reuters)

Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east

Germans braced for sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe was expected to move east after temperatures broke records above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all experienced record heat in June, and the weather system could test more records as it rolls […]

Record heatwave to spread east as Germany, Poland swelter

Germans braced for sweltering conditions today as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe is forecast to move east and bring temperatures approaching 40C to Germany and Poland.