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At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves

True figure likely to be much higher as it only covers about half of continent and does not include August totals At least 35,000 more people died during Europe’s four record-breaking, back-to-back heatwaves this summer than would normally be expected, according to incomplete fig

Europe’s heatwaves threaten insurers’ earnings, rating agency S&P says

Rise in claims linked to heat-related deaths and illness, especially among older people, could drive up premiums Europe’s intense heatwaves could hit insurers’ earnings as companies face a rise in claims linked to heat-related deaths and worsening health conditions, the rating ag

Five ways Europe's heat-wave summer is hot, hot, hot

Temperatures have been off the charts this year in Europe, the continent warming faster than any other continent. Here are five reasons why Europe's summer of 2026 will go down in the history of climate change:

Basement announce 2027 UK and European tour

The dates come in support of 'WIRED', their first album in eight years, which was shared back in May The post Basement announce 2027 UK and European tour appeared first on NME .

Nia Archives announces massive ‘Emotional’ world tour of UK, Europe, North America, Japan and Australia

The new dates come in support of her recently released, Mercury Prize shortlisted album The post Nia Archives announces massive ‘Emotional’ world tour of UK, Europe, North America, Japan and Australia appeared first on NME .

Europe’s Scorching Summer

A series of heat waves in 2026 is breaking records and taking a toll in Europe.

How will European politicians react to a summer of extreme heat?

Europe this summer has had to face record breaking temperatures, which caused droughts, deaths, and caused devastating wildfires. While the latest heat dome has dissipated, the damage remains – the continent continues to be the fastest warming globally. Will this summer serve as

'Breaking point': Extreme heat dries up Europe's waterways

Watch 2 astronauts replace failed ISS antenna during spacewalk today

Two astronauts will do some repair work outside the International Space Station today (Aug. 25), and you can watch the action live. NASA's Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot of the European Space Agency will conduct a spacewalk today (Aug. 25) to replace a space-to-ground-antenna. The

Live: Zelensky calls on allies to cover €27 billion gap for Ukraine’s air defence needs

President Volodymyr ​Zelensky on Monday urged Ukraine's ​allies to help ​cover a funding gap of €27 billion for ​its air defence needs ​in 2026. Ukraine is hosting a meeting of its key European backers in Kyiv as the country marks its 35th Independence Day. Follow our liveblog fo

Who was here first? The two meanings of ‘Indigenous’ in Europe

The Balkans are a dramatic case of how hate justified by nativism helped fuel actual wars, but similar “justifications” emerged elsewhere.

Centuries Ago, Europeans Were Plagued by Constant Flooding, With 16 Major Events That Killed Thousands Over the Course of Just Three Years

When researchers went looking for information about the legendary Magdalena Flood, they were surprised to discover that it was just one of many extreme weather events that ravaged the region in the early 1340s

Greenland meltwater is intensifying European heatwaves

The cooling of the North Atlantic is creating waviness in the jet stream and high-pressure ridging over Europe, a study finds

Burnham says UK with Ukraine ‘all the way’ despite ‘outrageous threats’ from Russia – Europe live

Coalition of the Willing condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine, pledges to work on ‘constraining Russia’s war chest’ Here’s the full quote from Kremlin’s Peskov , via AFP: “ Britain is methodically and regularly throwing oil on the fire and methodically and regularly plotting schem

Europe ramps up support to Ukraine as its US-dependent air defence runs low

European leaders are meeting Kyiv as Ukraine holds celebrations for its 35th Independence Day. The so-called Coalition of the Willing is set to hold talks regarding support to the country, four-and-a-half years after the Russian invasion started, with the European Union having an

European leaders rally in Kyiv to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on August 24 for official celebrations marking Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its four-year-old invasion of the country. Among the guests is new UK prime minister Andy Burnham, his first overseas t

Europe cancels planned upgrades for Ariane 6 rocket

In the two years since it made a largely successful debut, Europe's Ariane 6 rocket has launched eight missions, all of which reached orbit safely. The large, expendable rocket has a capacity of more than 20 metric tons to low-Earth orbit. And to the credit of European rocket sci

Fighter jets help destroy Russian drone boat near European offshore gas platform

This week, Romania accused Russia of sending a drone boat loaded with explosives to a vital European natural gas platform in the Black Sea. A Romanian F-16 fighter jet used its cannons to disable the surface drone so that explosive ordnance experts could blow it up safely. On Aug

European leaders mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on - AP News

European leaders mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on AP News As Ukraine’s allies gather for big anniversary, one key backer is absent NBC News Opinion | Ukraine Celebrates Independence Day WSJ Ukraine’s robot and drone parade offers a glimpse of the

Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon price rises in western Europe ‘highest in world’

World’s largest streaming services have also increased subscription costs repeatedly in US, research finds Business live – latest updates Subscribers to Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video in western Europe have faced higher price increases than in any other market in recent

France, UK step up missile support for Ukraine as European leaders meet - CNBC

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France, UK step up missile support for Ukraine as European leaders meet

France and the U.K. are boosting their missile support for Ukraine following deadly Russian drone strikes.

Heat wave-hit Europe logs over 30,000 excess summer deaths: First figures

Europe saw at least 30,000 excess deaths across a blistering summer of back-to-back heat waves and drought that scientists have blamed on man-made climate change, according to provisional figures.

Air conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in six European nations, survey finds

Poll also finds sizeable majorities who believe it should be easier to install air con in homes Given the choice, more people across six major European nations including the UK favour encouraging the adoption of air conditioning over keeping carbon emissions down, a survey has fo

The week in pictures: a French woman in space, wildfires in Europe and the war in Ukraine

Russian drones carry out deadly strikes in Ukraine, astronaut Sophie Adenot becomes the first French woman to spacewalk, fires rage in Belgium and across Europe, and torrential rain hits the Philippines: FRANCE 24 takes a look at the week's most striking images.

Tame Impala announces 2027 UK and European tour with Wet Leg

The new dates will bring Kevin Parker and co. to Manchester and London next summer The post Tame Impala announces 2027 UK and European tour with Wet Leg appeared first on NME .

Uber hit with a nearly $1 billion fine for automatically deactivating drivers in Europe

A Dutch data regulatory authority said that Uber has to pay 824.9 million euros for violating the GDPR.

South Korea tests Arctic route with a first container shipped to Europe

Reaching Europe from Asia via the Arctic is nothing new... Russia and China have used this route for years. But yesterday, South Korea sent its first container ship along this path to avoid the traffic blockade in the Middle East. Experts warn the shift could further accelerate t

The Key Differences Between American And European Police Cars

While both American and European police forces use modified versions of existing mass-market cars, the vehicles they choose to rely on are worlds apart.

Proposal tackling European eel decline among projects from University of Nottingham

Dezeen School Shows: a restorative infrastructure designed to support eel habitats among projects from the University of Nottingham. Also featured are artist housing and studios in Hull, and a circular economy materials warehouse in Liverpool. University of Nottingham Institution

Aussie players are smashing transfer records. Does this benefit or harm Australian soccer?

Several Socceroos have earned huge new deals at European clubs. These moves can both boost, and harm, Australian soccer as a whole.

UEFA chief Ceferin calls for Infantino to quit but rules out replacing him

Aleksander Ceferin, president of the European soccer confederation (UEFA) has announced that he will not run against Gianni Infantino but warned the under-fire FIFA president that he must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March. Infantino has been mired in a crisis si

Ceferin won’t challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit

European football chief doesn't want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger.

Ukraine showing ‘remarkable innovation’: Kyiv ‘holding front line’ while striking Russia’s economy

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Samantha de Bendern, Associate Fellow at Chatham House. Europe is taking increasingly consequential steps to support Ukraine, but de Bendern warns that they remain insufficient to address the country's fundamental vulnerability. Are Ukraine's al

UK, France ‘re-announce’ anti-missile technology for Ukraine: ‘None will be online for years’

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Frank Ledwidge, former military intelligence officer and Senior Lecturer in Strategy at Portsmouth University. According to Dr. Ledwidge, the latest European commitments to Ukraine are merely politically symbolic. He warns that the coalitio

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19 Creepy Catacombs Around the World You Can Visit

Catacombs—underground rooms and tunnels used as cemeteries—date back to first-century Rome, but the most famous (and infamous) were created across Europe in the 17th century. Overcrowding in Paris’s more traditional burial spaces, as well as sanitation issues, led authorities to

The Atlas Obscura Guide to the World's Strangest Christmas Traditions

Every European Christmas market sells the same mulled wine out of the same wooden hut. This is not a criticism — it is a very good hut, and the wine is warm. But it is not a reason to choose one country over another, and the "best Christmas markets" lists that dominate December t

World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows

The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.

Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions

The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million in the second-largest penalty issued under Europe’s GDPR.

Highest-ever ocean temperature recorded as super El Nino forms

The global average sea-surface temperature hit a record 21.1 degrees Celsius on Aug. 22, according to Europe's Earth observation agency Copernicus.

Late Car Payments Are High, But Lenders Are Still Lending

Plus not one but two NHTSA investigations into GM. We'll also look at European EV sales, and a GM union contract in Canada.

Norway: King Harald's health has 'deteriorated,' palace says

The 89-year-old King of Norway is Europe's oldest reigning monarch. He has been suffering from a blood condition.

Guns, axes, explosives: violent museum heists are on the rise, says Europol

EU police agency says shift could point to involvement of new criminal networks focused on specific artefacts Robberies at European museums are becoming increasingly violent, with thieves sometimes brandishing guns, assaulting staff and using sledgehammers, axes and even explosiv

War-torn Ukraine celebrates resilience on anniversary of its independence

August 24 marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, and it also marks four and a half years of conflict with Russia. As European leaders meet in Kyiv, the Coalition of the Willing is set to chair a meeting with Volodymr Zelensky to discuss ways to bolster support for

5 Exciting Hotel Openings on the Mediterranean Coast That Are a Design Lover's Dream

The most exciting hotels opening in Southern Europe put local heritage and artisanship first.

U.S. trade chief calls trying to change China's economy "crazy"

As Europe grapples with its own China shock , the U.S. has largely given up on trying to persuade Beijing to change the export-heavy economic model that's helping fuel it. It's a sharp break from years of U.S. economic diplomacy — including most recently during the Biden administ

World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows

The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.

Timberland Transforms Its Iconic 6-Inch Boot Into the Heritage Clog

Summary Timberland has introduced the Heritage Clog by converting its iconic 6-Inch Boot into a backless slip-onThe silhouette features an EVA foam midsole an anti-fatigue footbed and eco-friendly ReBotl fabric liningThe clog is currently popping up across European retailers with

The free EU database that tells you if an appliance is actually green

Data beats greenwashing. How a simple QR code connects you to a massive European database that exposes fake sustainability claims in seconds.

Burnham accuses Russia of ‘outrageous threats’ against UK as he visits Kyiv

Moscow warns of increased tensions with Britain as Burnham offers Ukraine declassified details of missile components Europe live – latest updates Andy Burnham has accused the Kremlin of “outrageous threats” against the UK as Russia warned of an escalation in tensions after the UK

UK's Burnham to visit Ukraine with plan to support long-range missile production - Reuters

UK's Burnham to visit Ukraine with plan to support long-range missile production Reuters UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings The New York Times Britain’s giving Ukraine access to secret missile technology. Will it make a difference? CNN Europea

On this day in space! Aug. 21, 1914: Total solar eclipse expedition crashed by WWI

On Aug. 21, 1914, a total solar eclipse temporarily darkened skies across Europe and Asia. A young German astronomer and friend of Albert Einstein's, Erwin Finlay-Freundlich, led an expedition to the Crimean Peninsula of Russia, where he hoped to record observations that would ve

Arctic shipping a daunting prospect in hotly contested region

With Gulf turmoil slashing Suez Canal traffic, shipping firms are tempted to try the Arctic for quicker trips between Europe and Asia—but commercial prospects are unlikely to match countries' strategic ambitions for the North Pole.

Serbia requests international assistance to battle wildfires

Serbia requested assistance from the European Union and Russia to help bring intense wildfires under control.

Climate change could triple the price of wheat

Bread, pasta and breakfast cereals may seem far removed from dry fields in North America, Europe or Asia. Yet when water shortages hit several of the world's most important wheat-growing regions simultaneously, the consequences can be felt all the way to supermarket shelves and b