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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. …
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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…
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Norway coach defends decision to leave out Haaland, Odegaard against France
Norway coach Stale Solbakken defended his decision to leave out star duo Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard in Friday's 4-1 World …
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Inside Spain: The season of booze-fuelled tourism is upon us
In this week’s Inside Spain we look at how Spain is once again fighting back against another summer of badly behaved tourists, wit…
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Inside Germany: The A/C debate heats up as temperatures rise
From what may be Germany's hottest weekend to date fuelling the old debate about air conditioning, to 'ice bears' and interesting …
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Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic relations with France, once a key ally
Burkina Faso's military government has severed diplomatic ties with France, its former colonial ruler and key security partner
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Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to clinch World Cup Group H top spot
Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 to clinch first place in World Cup Group H on Friday as the South Americans crashed out of the tourname…
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Inside France: Suffocating heatwave is the worst in France - so far
From the terrifying heatwave engulfing France to the political battle over air conditioning and why France is unprepared for the '…
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On the Agenda: What's happening in Denmark this week
The first week of the school summer holiday means everyday life slows down, but not enough to slow down the Danes’ love of festiva…
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Europe’s deadly heatwave is on the move
In France, dozens of people including both young and old have died during the heatwave
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Inside Sweden: 'What heatwave?' Readers respond to heat news
The Local's Mandy Pipher writes about how heat can hit differently depending on where you are – and where you're from.
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Thousands expected as Vespa celebrates 80 years in Rome
An icon for the Italian way of life, the Vespa is celebrating its 80th birthday with thousands of drivers expected to zip around R…
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Senior MP says Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027
Germany is struggling to recruit soldiers and will have to decide by July 2027 at the latest whether to reintroduce compulsory mil…
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38.8C: Switzerland breaks June heat record for second day
Switzerland on Friday recorded its hottest ever June temperature, with the mercury hitting 38.8C in the northern city of Basel, br…
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Experts say Swiss glaciers are facing drastic loss from heatwave
Swiss glaciers are set to lose an enormous amount of ice due to the heatwave battering Europe, the head of Glacier Monitoring in S…
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Flesh-rotting bacteria: What is Vibrio and should you be worried?
As summer heatwaves push sea temperatures to record highs, a little-known bacterium could be thriving in Europe's coastal waters —…
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41.3C: Germany sees hottest temperature on record
Germany saw its highest temperature ever recorded on Friday at 41.3C, according to preliminary weather service data, as the countr…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky tells Putin to ‘take a step towards peace’ after ordering 40-day offensive
Zelensky ordered the 40-day offensive after consulting the head of the Ukrainian security service
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Belgium through to World Cup knockout stage as Iran forced to wait
Iran now face an anxious wait to see if they'll progress to the round of 32 after their final group game finished 1-1 against Egyp…
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US launches strikes against Iran following drone attack on cargo ship
Iranian state media reported that strikes hit a telecommunications mast in the Sirik area of southern Iran.
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The investments that soared and slumped in the first half of 2026
The first half of 2026 has rewarded investors who backed the machinery behind AI and punished those who reached for crypto and gol…
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Rooftop solar can provide five hours of 'free' air conditioning a day. But is it green?
Energy analysts say solar power and air conditioning are ‘complementary technologies’ – but is the race to cool Europe down backfi…
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Venice protest planned for US ambassador’s superyacht visit
Activists aim to repeat disruption of Jeff Bezos’s wedding when billionaire Tilman Fertitta drops anchor Protesters in Venice are …
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People in Britain used to agree to disagree. Since Brexit, they no longer dare to talk about difficult things | Elif Shafak
Studies suggest the country is more divided than ever – but we won’t come together unless we begin to talk rationally and calmly R…