Warmest June on record for England, second-warmest for UK, says Met Office
A punishing heatwave affected many parts of the country during the last week of the month.
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Germany records new all-time temperature high as Europe heatwave moves east
Several countries, including the UK and Germany, have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
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Fishermen capture the moment earthquake hits Venezuelan coast
Fishermen have captured the moment twin earthquakes hit Venezuela’s La Guaira coastline on Wednesday.
Published On 27 Jun 2026
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Rescue efforts turn to recovery as aftershocks shake Venezuela
Rescue workers in one Caracas neighbourhood say no help has arrived, two days after twin quakes tore through the city.
Published On 27 Jun 2026
‘London cooking’: Why can’t the UK cope with the heat; when will it adapt?
A nation used to cold, rainy weather is starting to discuss the value of overhauling its systems.
From bus drivers to horse riders, Britain struggles to bear record heatwave
Schools are closing, public transport is slowing and cooling items are flying off shelves as Britons swelter.
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When Paris is hotter than Mecca: How Europe’s heatwave compares globally
Paris and other European cities are seeing temperatures above 40C (104F), levels normally seen across the Middle East.
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‘People should be very concerned’: What to know about Europe’s heatwave
Experts say the climate crisis is making Europe’s heatwaves more frequent and more intense.
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How to stay cool and treat heatstroke during a heatwave
Heatstroke is a severe medical condition that occurs when a human body’s internal temperature exceeds 40C (104F).
India prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon season
Monsoon rains so far have been 43 percent below average, which is expected to impact India’s crops.
France records hottest-ever day as 40 drown trying to escape heatwave
France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.
