UK set for new heatwave amid drought concerns

The UK is expected to experience another spell of intense summer heat next week, with temperatures forecast to climb as high as 36C (97F) in parts of south-east England.

Germany's summer heat mortality reaches 11,900

Heat-related deaths in Germany reached an estimated 11,900 during the first seven months of 2026, already surpassing full-year totals recorded since 2016, according to a report released Thursday by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Germany's public health institute.

Austria records all-time high temperature of 41C amid ongoing heat wave

Austria recorded its all-time high temperature of 41C (105.8F) on Tuesday as a heat wave gripped the country, according to the country’s weather agency.

Record-breaking heat wave grips South Korea, triggers health emergencies

South Korea continued to grapple with an unprecedented heat wave on Monday as temperatures surged past historical records and the number of heat-related illnesses rose nationwide, triggering health emergencies, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Italy's civil protection says Naples-area quake injures 26

 

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Half of England officially in drought as heat wave peaks

Half of England has officially been declared in drought following record-low rainfall and prolonged high temperatures, the Environment Agency said Wednesday.