America's holiday weekend showed how summer risks now compound
Three children died when a storm capsized a boat on Geneva Lake, and nearly a million lost power as heat returned — a case study in overlapping summer hazards.
Wimbledon's green courts make heatwave sport a climate story
As London's parks turn brown in a record heatwave, the All England Club's immaculate grass has become a symbol of what climate-era sport must now explain.
Hospitals Keep Improvising Through Heatwaves — the Plan Has to Come First
Europe's latest extreme heat shows health systems built for an older climate cannot keep writing heatwave plans after the wards are already hot.
Europe heatwave smashes records as health and infrastructure buckle
Britain logs its hottest June day and France its hottest day on record, with temperatures near or above 40C triggering red alerts across western Europe.
Austrian Grand Prix declared a heat-hazard race
The FIA has applied its heat-hazard designation to the Spielberg weekend, forcing teams to fit driver cooling systems as a European heatwave bites.
What is a heat dome? The high-pressure system behind Europe's scorching spell
As temperatures climb well above seasonal norms across the continent, meteorologists point to a heat dome trapping hot air and straining health services, transport and energy networks.
Europe's record heatwave becomes a public-safety emergency as drownings mount and red alerts spread
Extreme temperatures across the continent have moved beyond a weather story into a wider safety crisis, with dozens of heat-related deaths, school closures and warnings that Britain could see record June heat.
Wembley relaxes water bottle rules for Harry Styles fans as London bakes
Stadium eases its usual policy to help concertgoers stay hydrated, as forecasters warn of unusually high temperatures across the capital during the gig run.
UK records hottest June day as heatwave intensifies
Britain has logged its hottest June day on record as a heatwave drives temperatures sharply higher and warnings are extended.
Amber heat warning grips England as temperatures forecast to hit 38C in record-breaking June heatwave
The Met Office has extended an amber extreme heat warning across southern England and south-east Wales, with the existing June record almost certain to fall as a humid heat dome settles over the country.
Fire services issue extreme wildfire warnings as parched moorland and heatwave raise blaze risk
With ground tinder-dry and temperatures soaring, fire and rescue services across England have declared heightened wildfire risk, banning barbecues on moorland and urging the public to act responsibly outdoors.
Amber heat-health alerts in force as temperatures push towards 30C across England
Health officials have issued amber alerts for much of England as a fresh heatwave brings temperatures of up to 30C, with fire services warning of wildfire risk and the chance of sudden thunderstorms.
Heat health alert issued as second heatwave builds across England
After a record-breaking May, forecasters warn of another surge of warm air pushing into southern Britain, with temperatures expected to climb into the low thirties before a sharp drop later in the week.
Heat-health alert issued as second heatwave grips southern England
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of health risks across London, the South East and parts of eastern and central England as temperatures climb, with older and unwell people most at risk.
Met Office signals hotter, more settled spell as late June heat builds
Forecasters expect high pressure to bring warmer, drier conditions towards the end of June, with temperatures climbing into the low 30s in places.
Amber heat alert: the NHS '11am rule' and how to stay safe as Britain bakes
With temperatures climbing and health alerts in force, here is the official advice on shade, hydration and checking in on vulnerable neighbours.
NHS A&E departments record busiest May ever after heatwave
Hospitals in England managed nearly 2.46 million A&E attendances in May, the highest for any month on record, as a heatwave drove a surge in demand and June set a fresh record for the month.