World4:51Much of Europe is experiencing its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius in parts of France. Extreme weather is also affecting the oceans: global average sea temperatures hit a record 21 degrees Celsius last month. Emma Howard Boyd of the Grantham Research Institute shares further insights.
Society2:11:49London is facing its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius, according to an animated graphic.
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World1:11Much of Europe is experiencing its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of France reaching 40°C. Extreme weather is also affecting the oceans, as average global sea temperatures hit a record 21°C last month.
WorldA large part of Europe is experiencing its fifth heatwave of the summer. In France, temperatures in some areas have climbed to 40°C, triggering a wildfire in the southwest.
World4:52:59A wildfire is approaching a residential area near Cologne. Local authorities said more than 2,000 people evacuated their homes in western Germany after a blaze near the Belgian border spread toward a village.
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World0:32French authorities evacuated hundreds of people after a wildfire erupted in pine woods in the southwestern Landes region, near an area already devastated by major fires this summer.
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World22:26The report examines wildfires from Germany to the Mediterranean and asks how such fires can be prevented.
World22:58A wildfire near Cologne in western Germany has moved toward a village close to the Belgian border, prompting more than 2,000 residents to leave their homes, local authorities said.
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OtherRomania’s Cernavoda nuclear plant depends on Danube water to cool its reactors, but historically low levels have forced it offline. Hungary is also struggling to keep its nuclear plants operating, warning that energy systems designed for a cooler climate are vulnerable to drought and extreme heat.
Society9:07Parts of the UK are experiencing their fifth heatwave of the summer, with Kew Gardens in London recording 38.1C, the highest temperature of the year so far. Concerns are growing that people may be becoming used to the heat and taking fewer precautions. The heat could also affect food markets and prices.
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Economy10:47Water levels at a key bottleneck on the Rhine have fallen so low that cargo traffic may soon be unable to pass, effectively splitting the river in two. Cargo vessels are already carrying lighter loads, disrupting one of Europe’s most important transport routes as heat and drought expose hazards in the riverbed.
WorldSatellite images from the past two years illustrate how dry weather has affected parts of England, where nearly three-quarters of the country is now experiencing drought.
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EconomyThe program covers the AI boom, Fed relief and competition for capital, with HSBC’s Max Kettner discussing how rate repricing could drive an equity rally. Other segments examine an urgent U.S. push to rebuild missile stockpiles and the threat posed by the Rhine River crisis to German growth.
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World10:32Europe is enduring its fifth heatwave of the year, with temperatures near Gatwick Airport exceeding 36C and expected to climb further. Parts of England could reach 38C and Wales 35C on Thursday. The Met Office says this summer is on course to be the UK’s hottest since records began.
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WorldLondon is facing its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in the capital expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius, according to an animated graphic.
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WorldDrought in Europe has lowered water levels at a crucial bottleneck on the Rhine, one of the world’s busiest inland waterways, leaving cargo ships unable to pass. The disruption is creating serious supply problems and driving up prices.
World3:24Water levels on the Rhine at Kaub, Germany, have reached their lowest point since records began in 1880 and may fall further during another heat wave this week. Companies including Thyssenkrupp, BASF and Lanxess are rapidly adapting to keep goods moving along the waterway.
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WorldThe UK is set for its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to reach 38 C (100 F) in some areas. The conditions could make this Britain’s hottest summer on record.
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WorldAnother intense heat wave is sweeping across drought-stricken Europe this week. The heat is increasing wildfire risks, putting crops under pressure and further drying watersheds that feed some of the region’s critically low rivers. It is expected to be Europe’s fifth major heat wave of the year. Moisture-bearing clouds may be blocked from replenishing the Rhine, Po and Danube, where record-low water levels have already disrupted navigation and power generation.
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WorldEurope is preparing for yet another heatwave after repeated periods of extreme heat this summer. The conditions have scorched grasslands and driven rivers so low that long-hidden traces from the Second World War have emerged. July was the hottest month on record for nearly 120 million Europeans. Europe also remains the fastest-warming continent.
WorldEurope is confronting wildfires alongside drought during the summer. In southwestern Spain, firefighters are struggling this week to contain a blaze that is spreading rapidly. The fire has prompted the evacuation of around 800 people. Nadia Massih of FRANCE 24 discusses the situation with Alexander Held, a senior fire management expert at the European Forest Institute.
EconomyWildfires, drought and heat waves affected Europe this summer with major economic consequences. River shipping was restricted, crop yields fell and nuclear plants were forced to reduce their output. Together, these disruptions cost hundreds of billions of euros, underscoring the scale of climate change’s impact on the European economy.
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WorldHeat waves across Western Europe pushed the region’s average temperature for June and July above the previous record set in 2022. Copernicus, the European climate agency, said the extreme heat started in May and has been linked to major wildfires, extended drought and new national temperature records. Thousands of heat-related deaths are projected. Climate figures show that globally, this year is so far the third hottest on record, behind 2024 and 2025.
WorldA heat wave is driving wildfires across several European countries while worsening drought conditions. The Danube River has fallen to a level not seen in more than 200 years. Reduced water availability is limiting nuclear power generation, adding to concerns about an energy crisis. The report examines the difficulties Europe is facing during the heat wave.