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In pictures: Greece faces longest heatwave on record as wildfires force evacuations

Greece was undergoing its hottest July weekend in 50 years, with temperatures forecast to soar above 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). An emergency operation took place on the island of Rhodes on Saturday to evacuate over 1,500 people to safety from the wildfires raging for five days running.

France 24

Wildfires on Rhodes force hundreds of tourists to flee hotels as temperatures soar

Athens to see temperatures exceed 40C until the end of July

Evening Standard

Heatwave set to be Greece’s longest as extreme weather continues in Europe

Country braces for hottest July weekend in 50 years as firefighters battle 79 forest blazes

The Guardian - UK

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‘It’s brutal’: Europeans tell of sleepless nights and dizzy spells in heatwave

People in Italy, Spain and Greece describe their day-to-day struggles in soaring temperatures

The Guardian - UK

Bodies of 4 Pakistanis who perished in massive migrant boat sinking in June off Greece brought home

The bodies of four Pakistanis who were among the hundreds who perished in June in an unprecedented tragedy off the coast of Greece have been brought home

The Independent UK

Egypt's vanishing village men: Risking it all to get to Europe

Egypt now has the highest number of illegal migrants to Europe, lured by smugglers who charge a big fee for a risky voyage by sea. We interview families who had a loved one on the shipwrecked Adriana.

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How long will the heatwave last in Europe and why isn't it hot in the UK?

Will the high temperatures still be around for summer holiday breaks?

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Dolph Lundgren, 65, marries personal trainer Emma Krokdal, 27: ‘She’s very mature for her age’

The ‘Rocky IV’ actor and fitness expert married in an intimate ceremony at their villa in Mykonos, Greece

The Independent UK

Strong winds reignite fire near Athens as heatwave sears Greece

Evacuation orders issued for West Attica areas, as firefighters battle flames in various locations across Greece.

Al Jazeera

Europe’s searing heat wave to intensify in Greece over the weekend

Extreme heat across the Mediterranean is expected to build into the weekend, testing records in fire-ravaged Greece after easing slightly on Thursday.

Tribune News Service

How to make homes cooler without cranking up the air conditioning

Temperatures around the world are soaring. Both California’s Death Valley and China’s Xinjiang region have seen temperatures climb above the 50℃ mark. A blistering heatwave is also sweeping across the Mediterranean, causing temperatures in parts of Italy, Spain, France and Greece to exceed 40℃.

The Conversation

Watch as wildfires continue to rage in Greece during Europe’s record-breaking heatwave

Watch a view of Mandra, Greece, where wildfires continue to rage amid a record-breaking summer heatwave in Europe.

The Independent UK

Dolph Lundgren, 65, marries personal trainer Emma Krokdal, 27

The ‘Rocky IV’ actor and fitness expert married in an intimate ceremony at their villa in Mykonos, Greece

The Independent UK

Major fire near Athens contained but heat wave keeps authorities on alert

Greece’s Fire Service has intensified water drops west of Athens where a huge blaze was contained overnight, as authorities brace for a new round of extreme weather

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The Independent UK

Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel to Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia?

A deadly heatwave is sweeping Europe, with ground temperatures in Spain hitting more than 60C

The Independent UK

European heatwave - latest updates as red alerts and record temperatures continue

Authorities warn of heightened risk of fires from today

The Guardian - UK

Strike threats in Italy and stoppages in Greece as workers struggle with heat

Parts of Sicily reach almost 47C and Spanish coastal water temperatures hit new high for mid-July

Tribune News Service

Italy breaking temperature records as wildfires rage in Greece

Europe’s heat wave is getting worse, with temperatures forecast to peak at 47C (116.6F) on Wednesday in Sicily and Sardinia, while wildfires continue to rage in Greece.

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Zenger

Israel To Send Firefighting Aircraft To Aid Greece Amid Raging Wildfires

‌Wildfires Engulf Outskirts of Athens for a Third Day, Residents Forced to Flee Amid Escalating Heatwave and Ongoing Destruction‌

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Europe, Asia and US continue to face dangerous heatwaves

Red alerts expected for more cities in Italy as Greece wildfires spread and brutal conditions continue in the US. Plus, grief in the age of AI

Al Jazeera

Fires were always a fact of Greek life, but now they’re worse

Climate change seems to be outstripping political responses, Al Jazeera’s John Psaropoulos writes, as fires rage again.

The Independent UK

Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel to Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia?

A deadly heatwave is sweeping Europe, with ground temperatures in Spain hitting more than 60C

The Independent UK

Watch live: Wildfires continue for third day in Greece as authorities brace for new heatwave

Watch live as a wildfire rages northwest of Athens, Greece, on Wednesday (19 July).

Radio France Internationale

UN warns of impacts on health as Europe braces for record heatwaves

Europe braced for record-smashing heat Tuesday with Greece battling wildfires that have forced people to flee their homes. The UN's World Meteorological Organization warned of increased risks for health as heatwaves across the globe showed no signs of easing.

The Guardian - AU

Extreme weather: heat strains healthcare systems, says WHO; Nasa to meet climate experts – as it happened

Extreme heat hitting healthcare systems least able to cope the hardest, says WHO chief; millions in US experience severe weather

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