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Jota was 28, a father of three young children and had married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, less than two weeks ago

Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet – sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs – has been in the news a lot lately. All of these threats were likely on the minds of the delegates to the annual Antarctic…

Dolce & Gabbana’s latest exhibition, From the Heart to the Hands, has arrived in Rome - and it’s nothing short of a love letter to the Italian culture. After Milan and Paris, the immersive show now welcomes visitors to the Italian capital, offering a deep dive into the creative soul…

French far-right leader’s ‘grand plan’ to expand AC comes under attack, while Germany braces for possible record heat

Elswhere in Europe, thousands of schools have been shut in France while wildfires continue to burn in Turkey

June temperature records have been broken in Portugal and Spain, as French schools close amid heat

If you’re looking for a fresher escape this summer, here are a few hiking routes to consider.

England await their Euro 2025 final opponents

YOUR VIEWS: As the UK swelters in record-breaking heat, our community shares a mix of passive cooling tips, views on air conditioning, and frustration with housing ill-suited to rising temperatures

Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy were some of the worst hit countries, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celcius.

Dozens of heat warnings are in place across tourist hotspots including France, Spain and Italy