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.
Marcus Reeve 5 min read
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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.
Marcus Reeve 5 min read
Brexit anniversary revives debate over a faster UK route back to the EU
A decade on from the referendum, a former EU negotiator suggested Britain could rejoin on a short timeline if it chose to, while stressing that core EU rules would apply.
Eleanor Whitfield 5 min read
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.
Marcus Reeve 5 min read
Czech Public Broadcasters Walk Out Over Disputed Funding Overhaul
A 24-hour strike at Czech Television and Czech Radio marks the sharpest escalation yet in a clash over reforms critics fear could erode editorial independence.
Marcus Reeve 5 min read
EU's new fingerprint borders are live: what British holidaymakers need to know before flying
The Entry/Exit System is now running across 29 European countries, replacing the passport stamp with fingerprints and a photo. Here is how to avoid the queues.
Sophie Bennett 8 min read