What to Know About the Heat Wave in Europe
Some parts of Western Europe were starting to cool off as the extreme heat that has gripped the continent moved east.
Spain
Diogo Jota, Liverpool and Portugal footballer, dies aged 28 in car crash
It is understood that Jota and his brother were travelling in a car that came off a road in the province of ZamoraThe Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has been killed in a car accident in Spain. He was 28, a father of three young children and had married h…
Spanish police investigate Catalan wildfire deaths as extreme temperatures grip Europe – live updates
Two victims believed to be farm workers who were trapped by the flames as they tried to reach their vehiclesPolitical cowardice hindering Europe’s climate effortsIn other high stake talks, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič will be in Washington today in an…
Political cowardice hindering Europe’s climate efforts, says EU’s green chief
Teresa Ribera says effects of crisis are becoming increasingly obvious but not translating into proper actionPolitical cowardice is hindering European efforts to face up to the effects of the climate crisis, even as the continent is pummelled by a reco…
Italy limits outdoor work as heatwave breaks records across Europe
Portugal and Spain suffer historic temperature highs for June, as French schools close because of heat Outdoor working has been banned during the hottest parts of the day in more than half of Italy’s regions as an extreme heatwave that has smashed June…
Temperature records shatter as heatwave grips Europe and UK records hottest day of year – Europe live
Public health warnings as heatwave raises concerns about impact of climate changeWhat you need to know about heatwavesThe French prime minister François Bayrou, who attended a government crisis meeting over the heatwave, was asked about the great diffi…
Dangerous Heat Grips Much of Europe, With More to Come
A punishing heat wave broke records in southern Europe and hasn’t peaked yet in some places, prompting warnings to residents, employers and tourists to alter their habits.
Europeans Struggle to Stay Cool Amid an Extreme Heatwave
Spain, France, Portugal, Greece and Italy have experienced severe conditions over the weekend. The heatwave is expected to persist into the middle of the week.
Spanish PM’s former right-hand man detained in corruption investigation
Santos Cerdán’s alleged criminal activities put Pedro Sánchez’s government under pressure to call fresh electionsA former senior official in Spain’s ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE) has been remanded in custody by a supreme court judge in…
Spain records highs of 46C and France under alert as Europe swelters in heatwave
Extreme heat ‘the new normal’, says UN chief, as authorities across the continent issue health warningsEurope live – latest updatesA vicious heatwave has engulfed southern Europe, with punishing temperatures that have reached highs of 46C (114.8F) in S…