US heatwave to test power grid amid soaring AI-driven energy demand
Grid operators warn the US heatwave could send electricity demand near record levels before Fourth of July weekend.
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Rescue efforts turn to recovery as aftershocks shake Venezuela
Rescue workers in one Caracas neighbourhood say no help has arrived, two days after twin quakes tore through the city.
Published On 27 Jun 2026
‘London cooking’: Why can’t the UK cope with the heat; when will it adapt?
A nation used to cold, rainy weather is starting to discuss the value of overhauling its systems.
From bus drivers to horse riders, Britain struggles to bear record heatwave
Schools are closing, public transport is slowing and cooling items are flying off shelves as Britons swelter.
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When Paris is hotter than Mecca: How Europe’s heatwave compares globally
Paris and other European cities are seeing temperatures above 40C (104F), levels normally seen across the Middle East.
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‘People should be very concerned’: What to know about Europe’s heatwave
Experts say the climate crisis is making Europe’s heatwaves more frequent and more intense.
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How to stay cool and treat heatstroke during a heatwave
Heatstroke is a severe medical condition that occurs when a human body’s internal temperature exceeds 40C (104F).
India prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon season
Monsoon rains so far have been 43 percent below average, which is expected to impact India’s crops.
France records hottest-ever day as 40 drown trying to escape heatwave
France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.
Pakistan issues nationwide alert over fears of heavy rains, floods
Warning comes as country braces for likely fourth consecutive year of punishing monsoon, expected to arrive this month.
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The looming Super El Nino
A powerful El Nino is expected to peak in November that could threaten food supply and increase extreme weather events.
Published On 21 Jun 2026
