Heatwave
Over 50,000 killed in Europe over summer due to worst heat wave on record
The analysis found that fossil fuel pollution-driven climate change accounts for about two-thirds of modern heat-related deaths, compared with around 40% earlier this century.
Thousands of hectares in flames as Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany
August disguised as fall: Thunderstorms, extreme heatwave expected as Israel nears end of summer
Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete
Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate
More than 270 emergency personnel and 40 ground units have been deployed in the affected areas, alongside several Military Emergency Unit (UME) contingents.
Greece heatwave warning that could save your vacation
An Israeli doctor warns thousands of Israelis traveling to Greece about the dangers of extreme heat, dehydration and heatstroke as temperatures reach 43 C.
Multi-day heatwave with severe heat stress risk hits Israel, Meteorological Service warns
Israel Meteorological Service Director-General, Dr. Amir Givati, forecast that the heatwave will persist next week at varying intensities.
Lincoln Memorial to pull historic documents from public display over fear of heat damage - report
The documents include rare copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, bearing the original signatures of Abraham Lincoln and other Civil War-era officials.
Eleven people killed in orphanage fire in suburb of Algerian capital
Eleven people were killed and 19 injured in the fire as emergency teams work to evacuate victims amidst a heatwave in Algeria.
European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
The vast majority - more than 9,000 - were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and WHO.
Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France as 'battle resumes' against raging wildfires
The fire has scorched some 4,600 hectares in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, local prefect Pierre Regnault de la Mothe said in a post on X/Twitter.
Strong El Nino will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency
El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, that can drive up global temperatures.
France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
Scientists have said the heatwave, which began on June 20, was the worst recorded in Europe, where the climate is changing faster than the global average.
France reports 40 drowning deaths during severe heatwave
A deadly heatwave in France has led to around 40 drowning deaths as people seek relief in unsafe swimming spots, officials said on Tuesday.
