A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño is coming. Here’s how it could affect UK weather
The climate phenomenon is expected to drive up global temperatures and bring extreme weather
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Wildfires
Wildfires devastating richer areas but fewer hectares burned globally – study
‘Megafires’ in California, Canada, South Korea and Europe in 2025, but changes to farming slowed spread in parts of Africa“Devastating” wildfires ripped across the wealthier parts of the world in…
UK weather
UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row
Temperature reaches 35C at Heathrow on Tuesday after 34.8C high at Kew Gardens in London on MondayTell us: how are you coping in the UK heatwave?The UK has recorded its…
World
More climate records under threat as spring heatwave bakes western Europe
A so-called 'heat dome' of warm air from North Africa is causing unusually early summer heat across Western Europe.
France
Seven deaths in France linked to record-high temperatures
Five of the deaths were by drowning while two people died competing in sporting eventsSeven people have died in France in an extreme early-summer heat event that is affecting a…
Climate crisis
Heatwaves are becoming the norm. This is what Britain will look like in the year 2052 | Bill McGuire
People sleep outside because their houses are too hot to inhabit, water is scarce and supermarkets are for the wealthyIf you think the temperature uncomfortable today, let me take you…
China
Weather tracker: Heavy rain triggers flooding and landslides in parts of China
Twelve dead as southern and central areas also suffer travel disruption, electricity outages and evacuationsHeavy, prolonged rainfall in southern and central China has resulted in weather warnings for flash flooding,…
World
Extreme weather is a menace to homes. Here’s how you can protect your investment
Extreme weather has impacted every corner of the US, from deadly floods to sweltering heat. For Americans, the changing climate has made protecting their homes increasingly important. Finding a “climate…
Climate crisis
Inequality causing 100,000 extra deaths a year from heat and cold in Europe
Findings come after third-hottest April on record globally and amid fears of more brutal European summer weatherEconomic inequality adds more than 100,000 deaths to the vast toll from heat and…