Eiffel Tower closes early as Europe endures heat wave

Amid a heat wave sweeping across much of Europe, the Eiffel Tower announced it will close early on Tuesday as France braces for temperatures reaching into the triple digits. With temperatures in Paris expected to reach 38.3 degrees Celsius -- approximately …

Wildfire risks as climate change fuels extreme heatwave in Southern Europe

Local authorities have issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires and urged people to take shelter, as Southern Europe experiences the summer’s first severe heatwave and as experts link the rising frequency and intensity of soaring temperatures to …

No relief for Southern Europe as punishing heatwave persists

ROME - Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures on June 30 as Italy and France braced themselves for several more days of a punishing heatwave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings. The summer’s first …

As Europe swelters in 40C heat dome, how hot will it get this summer?

Brutal temperatures this week are seeing swathes of southern Europe roast in temperatures close to or above 40C. In France, the heat was set to peak on Tuesday - reaching 41C in some areas and 36-39C in most others as a heat dome trapped hot air above …

Southern Europe swelters as temperatures soar

A punishing heatwave gripped southern Europe on Monday, prompting authorities to issue health and wildfire warnings as temperatures are expected to soar again. France, Italy, Portugal and Spain have been sweltering for several days as the mercury climbed …

Severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks

Temperature records shatter as heatwave grips Europe and UK records hottest day of year – as it happened

England sees hottest day of 2025 with 33.6 Celsius, could reach 35 CelsiusThe heatwave is set to peak in the South East with temperatures projected to reach up to 35C making it the hottest day of the year so far, PA news agency reported. Spectators in the …

Italians limit outdoor work, France shuts schools as heatwave sears Europe

Searing Higher temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea tend “to reinforce the extreme temperatures over land areas,” she said. The Mediterranean Sea was up to 6°C warmer than usual for the time of year, hitting a record of as much as 30°C in Spain’s Balearic …

Heatwave hits southern Europe: Temperatures above 40°C spark wildfire risk; experts issue warnings

Southern Europe is grappling with an intense heat wave, as temperatures soar past 40°C in Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal. Authorities have issued health warnings and are on high alert for wildfires. Climate change is exacerbating these extreme weather …

Temperatures push above 40C in southern Europe as authorities issue wildfire warnings