UK records hottest day of year as fifth summer heatwave reaches peak
A scorching heat dome has settled across the continent, pushing temperatures to unprecedented levels and setting fresh records.…
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Europe heatwave live: UK sees temperatures of 38.1C, the hottest day of 2026; Greece battles wildfires after gale force winds
The United Kingdom has officially recorded its highest temperature of 2026, with meteorological authorities confirming a provisional reading…
‘Like an alien invasion’: the neon flying squid that can fly in formation above the ocean
Marine biologists have long suspected that certain cephalopods possess the remarkable ability to travel through air, yet concrete…
Humpbacks return to Rio: the whales are back from the brink of extinction – but will tourism help or hinder?
The waters surrounding Rio de Janeiro are once again alive with the presence of humpback whales, marking a…
Reader Q&A: ask our reporters anything about fossil fuel profits and the climate crisis
As global energy markets experience unprecedented volatility, two prominent journalists are inviting public engagement on critical topics spanning…
‘Extreme heat’ warning issued for parts of England on Thursday as temperatures could reach 38C – latest news
Residents across much of England are bracing for a significant heat event this Thursday, as the Met Office…
World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists
The world's oceans have recorded their warmest July temperatures since systematic monitoring began, according to comprehensive climate data…
Stuff of nightmares? Meet the bootlace worm – super-long, super-elastic, and it fires toxic slime
Among the ocean's most extraordinary residents is a creature that defies conventional expectations of size and capability. The…
‘Panda of the insect world’: the moscardón bumblebee creates buzz for invertebrate of the year
Among the countless creatures that inhabit our planet, few capture public imagination quite like the moscardón bumblebee. This…
‘Fearless and quietly astonishing’: the dragonfly that migrates further than any other insect
High above our heads, darting through the air with effortless grace, lies one of nature's most remarkable long-distance…