Heatwave

Deadly Algeria orphanage fire caused by air conditioner, police say

Police officers stand guard at the entrance of an orphanage following a fire in the Mohammadia suburb of Algiers on July 16, 2026.

Wildfires, drought and storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes

A firefighting helicopter loads water to battle wildfires affecting Zaragoza province, in Farasdues, Spain, on July 16.

Rory McIlroy says fast-running British Open fairways a ‘double-edged sword’

Golf - The 154th Open Championship - Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, Britain - July 15, 2026
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during practice REUTERS/Phil Noble

Suffocating heat exacerbates Tour de France fatigue

Cyclists in action as spectators in an inflatable water tub cheer on during Stage 10 of the Tour de France from Aurillac to Le Lioran on July 14.

Fire at Algerian orphanage kills 11, injures 19

Police stand guard after a fire affected an orphanage in the Algiers suburb of Mohammadia, Algeria, on July 16.

Canadian wildfire smoke chokes Toronto, threatens US cities

People ride the ferry to Toronto Island, as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario fills the sky, in Ontario, Canada, on July 15.

Netherlands records 900 excess deaths during heatwave

A houseboat resident watering his plants during a heatwave in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 26.

France in ‘very worrying’ drought: Minister

France has been experiencing its third heatwave in as many months, accompanied by intense wildfires further fuelled by dry conditions.

Keeping cool at work, Tokyo style: Shorts, sneakers and no ties

Government officials in casual dress code, including shorts, tee shirts and sneakers, work in the office of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building.

UK climate now hotter, sunnier: Weather agency

Britain experienced two unprecedented heatwaves in May and June with monthly records in England set at 35.1 deg C and 37.7 deg C respectively.

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