The science of tracing climate deaths in heatwaves; Seoul breaks century-long record; Turkish city calls for help
Paris (AFP) July 31, 2025
A heatwave scorching Europe had barely subsided in early July when scientists published estimates that 2,300 people may have died across a dozen major cities during the extreme, climate-fuelled episode. ... more
Japan sees new record high temperature of 41.2C
Tokyo (AFP) July 30, 2025
Japan sweltered in a new record temperature of 41.2C on Wednesday, with the mercury also hitting 40C in the ancient capital of Kyoto for the first time since observations began. ... more
Greek heatwave drags out as temperatures near 46C
Athens (AFP) July 25, 2025
A week-long heatwave in Greece that began on Monday is now expected to last more than a week, the country's weather service said as temperatures on Friday neared 46C. ... more