The heat waves roiling Western Europe this summer toppled an average temperature record for the June-July period set in 2022, according to the European climate agency Copernicus. The extreme heat began in May and has contributed to major wildfires, prolonged drought and new national temperature records across the region, as well as thousands of projected…
Edward Bigge | 12:00am BST 26 July 2026 The race for the Premier League top four is one of the most competitive battles in European football. While winning the title attracts most of the attention, securing a place among the leading clubs can be just as important. A top-four finish can provide access to the…
Three Greek firefighters have died tackling wildfires in Crete and in the Peloponnese. In Crete, gale-force winds whipped up flames prompting the evacuation of several villages, and two firefighters died after becoming trapped when the blaze swept through the Rethymno region, in the island’s west. Another firefighter died after being found unconscious near the southern…
As Europe’s railways buckle under record heat, roads melt and power grids strain, countries are turning to an array of fixes for ageing infrastructure, from drones inspecting tracks and AI-powered sensors to a surprisingly simple tool: white paint. At Norway’s Oslo airport on Wednesday, with temperatures set to hit 30 degrees Celsius, 10℃ above normal…
BEIJING — Trade tensions between China and Europe are heating up, even as Europeans turn to China for help cooling down. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Air conditioners had become a hot commodity in Europe even before a deadly heat wave in recent weeks…
