France hit by power outages as heatwave peaks
Tens of thousands of homes in western France, including approximately 68,000 in Brittany, are experiencing power outages due to a record-breaking heatwave.
UK Summers Getting Hotter: How Prepared Is Nation?
The UK's hottest recorded temperature was 40.3C, set in July 2022.
England Hospitals Declare Critical Incidents Amid Extreme Heat
Several NHS trusts in England have declared critical incidents due to extreme heat.
India prepares contingency for weak monsoon season
Monsoon rains in India have been around 43% below average so far.
France bans alcohol at music festivals amid heatwave
France banned alcohol at music festivals and other outdoor events in 35 departments, including Paris, due to a red heatwave alert.
France records hottest day, heatwave grips Europe
Météo-France confirmed Tuesday was the hottest day in France since 1947, with 44.3C recorded in Pissos and an average of daytime and nighttime temperatures across 30 stations reaching 29.8 degrees Celsius (85.6° F).
Today's Weather Forecast: Sunny and Hot
Today's weather forecast, issued by BBC News, predicts sunny and hot conditions for many.
Papua New Guinea faces food shortages from El Niño
Oxfam PNG estimates that up to 3 million people could be affected nationwide in Papua New Guinea by the impacts of El Niño.
Four-day extreme heat warning for England and Wales
A four-day amber weather warning for extreme heat is set to begin early on Monday across large parts of England and Wales.
U.S., Qatar urge EU to change methane rules
From next year, the EU regulation will require methane monitoring and verification for fuel deliveries to the bloc.
Argentina to return two rare maned wolves to wild
The conservation nonprofit Temaiken Foundation received the male-female maned wolf siblings named Sun and Moon in September and will release them in July in the Ibera National Park.
Sweltering Switzerland Faces Climate Change Challenges
Switzerland is one of the most vulnerable countries to a changing climate, experiencing more frequent temperature extremes and some of the world's fastest receding glaciers.
Severe Haze Risk for Southeast Asia in 2026
The Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) has issued a rare "red" warning in its 17-page Haze Outlook 2026 report.
Sherwood Forest's 1,000-year-old Major oak tree dies
The Major Oak, an ancient tree in Sherwood Forest, England, estimated to be between 1,000 and 1,200 years old, has died after failing to produce leaves this year.
UK schools and travel disrupted by red heat warning
A red extreme heat warning has been issued across parts of England and Wales from Wednesday morning to Thursday evening.
India's industrial climate strategy has significant policy gaps
South Korea has decided to maintain its fuel price ceilings.
Global Heat Stress Increases Affecting One Billion More
Exposure to at least one day of extreme heat stress has grown from 16% to 22% globally since the 1970s, affecting an additional one billion people.
Kozhikode Forest Cover Steady at 1,882 Sq Km
Kozhikode district's forest cover remained unchanged at 1,882 sq km in 2023-24.
Man returns fly-tipper's rubbish after CCTV investigation
A man returned rubbish to a fly-tipper after investigating the incident using CCTV footage.
Bloomberg pledges $260m for ocean conservation
Michael Bloomberg has pledged $260 million (£196 million) to support global ocean conservation initiatives.