What we know so far
Published on: June 26, 2026, 6:09 pm
The quakes killed at least 589 people and injured more than 2,980, with more feared trapped under rubble.
Read Full Article »Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Published on: June 27, 2026, 3:16 am
Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains.
Read Full Article »Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C
Published on: June 27, 2026, 5:38 am
Suffolk saw the highest temperature on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease over the weekend.
Read Full Article »Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Published on: June 26, 2026, 6:14 pm
Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.
Read Full Article »Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK
Published on: June 26, 2026, 7:26 pm
Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.
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