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Temperatures set to soar this weekend as Met Office warns of heatwave
The Met Office said some areas may meet ‘heatwave criteria’ following a sustained period of warm weather.
Spain heats up under first heatwave of the year as southern Europe swelters
The hottest area will be the southern Guadalquivir River basin where the temperature could reach 44C.
Greece shuts Acropolis and two dead in Italy as Europe swelters in heatwave
The tourist attraction in Athens was closed for five hours from midday after temperatures soared.
Mini heatwave set to scorch parts of UK after wet start to July
The hot weather comes after well above-average rainfall figures in the first half of the month.
‘Hellishly hot’ southern Europe bakes under heatwave with worst still to come
A wave of hot air from Africa is baking countries including Spain, Italy, Greece and North Macedonia, sending temperatures over 40C (104F).
Fire crews tackle California wildfires as US heatwave continues
An excessive heat warning – the National Weather Service’s highest alert – was in effect for about 36 million people.
Long-running heatwave expected to shatter US records
Around 130 million people in America could be under threat, forecasters have warned.
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Separate beds could save your sleep and your relationship.
The best flat summer shoes for hot weather
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Search under way for man in water at Bournemouth Beach on hottest day of year
The Met Office said the hottest temperature recorded on Monday was 28.3C in Wisley, Surrey, with more warmer weather and likely heatwaves forecast.