Over 135 million people across Europe face temperatures above 35C as a new heatwave builds, triggering drought, wildfires, and severe strain on UK healthcare services.
Millions across Europe face a new extreme heat wave on Wednesday, with temperatures exceeding 35C in France, Italy, and Spain, following Western Europe's warmest June-July period on record.
The UK economy grew by 0.4% between April and June, driven by the services sector, good weather, and sports fixtures, but slowed from the first quarter's 0.6% expansion amid warnings of a tougher second half.
Repeated debilitating summer heatwaves have cost the UK economy over £4bn in lost output by the end of July, according to analysis by green thinktank Verdant, prompting calls for maximum workplace temperature limits.
Hong Kong's Labour Department will improve its heat stress at work warning system's sensitivity after facing criticism for keeping warnings low during a record 36.9 degrees Celsius day.
Temperatures in parts of the UK could reach 36C this week, prompting the Met Office to consider rare amber or red extreme heat warnings as the country faces its fifth summer heatwave amid severe drought.
Hundreds of thousands in Puerto Rico face 48-hour rotating water shutoffs as authorities implement rationing due to a severe drought that has severely depleted the Carraízo reservoir.
Hong Kong sweltered through its hottest day since records began in 1884, reaching 36.9 degrees Celsius on Sunday under the influence of Severe Typhoon Dolphin, resulting in one hiker's death.
Firefighters established containment lines around three wildfires near Spokane, Washington, which have destroyed 850 buildings and displaced tens of thousands. Rising temperatures and lower humidity threaten to worsen conditions later this week.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed 38, with recovery hampered by extreme heat up to 40C, water shortages affecting over 46,000 households, and criticism of shelter conditions; a mall explosion killed two employees.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi visits earthquake-hit Kumamoto prefecture, where recovery is hindered by extreme heat, water shortages, and lack of air-conditioned shelters, nearly a week after a 7.1 magnitude quake killed 38 people.
The RSPCA, PDSA, and Dogs Trust offer essential advice for pet owners to prevent and treat heatstroke in animals during hot weather, emphasizing adjusted exercise routines, cooling methods, and avoiding dangerous environments like hot cars or pavements.
Hong Kong experienced its second consecutive amber rainstorm warning on Monday morning, with heavy rainfall across the city. The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts sunnier but very hot weather later this week, following persistent showers and thunderstorms.
Online sales in Great Britain reached a five-year high in June, rising 1% month-on-month, driven by a heatwave boosting demand for air conditioners and outdoor products, and World Cup spending, according to the ONS.
UK consumer confidence rose significantly in July, driven by the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming PM, England's World Cup run, and hopes for Middle East peace. Despite this, personal finance outlook remained cautious, and rising oil prices from renewed US-Iran conflict threaten inflation forecasts.
High temperatures have once again exposed the outline of the Great Parterre, an ornate 17th-century garden at Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire, originally designed in 1699 for the 1st Duke of Devonshire.
A wildfire near Conwy Mountain has forced evacuations, with firefighters expecting it to worsen due to hot weather. Approximately 200 acres have been affected, and a family reported the fire reaching their driveway. Authorities urge the public to avoid the area and take precautions against fire risks.
Experts estimate over 2,700 heat-related deaths in England and Wales during May and June's heatwaves. The warmest June on record saw temperatures hit 37.7C, exacerbated by a climate change-fueled 'heat dome'.
Experts estimate over 2,700 heat-related deaths occurred in the UK during May and June's heatwaves. The June heatwave, the warmest on record, saw temperatures reach 37.7C. Climate change exacerbated the "heat dome" effect, increasing risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a severe typhoon as it moves towards China's southeastern coast. Guangdong province is expected to experience fine and extremely hot weather from Friday to Sunday, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C, potentially triggering isolated showers.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a severe typhoon as it moves towards China's southeastern coast. Guangdong province is expected to experience fine, extremely hot weather with temperatures reaching 35°C, potentially with isolated showers, from Friday to Sunday.
Residents in Llanelli's Seaside, Morfa, and Tyisha areas are suffering from a severe fly infestation, forcing them to keep windows shut and abandon cooking. Businesses are struggling, and locals suspect a nearby metal recycling plant, though authorities are investigating.
As temperatures rise, experts offer six practical tips to stay cool. These include optimizing airflow by opening windows strategically, using fans effectively (with a caution for extreme heat), minimizing heat-generating appliances, reducing humidity, wearing natural fibers, and utilizing public "cool spaces."
Britons are expected to buy nearly 8 million mini fans this year due to a heatwave, but almost half are predicted to be low-quality and end up in landfill within a year. Concerns are rising over e-waste and fire risks from discarded lithium-ion batteries.
