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Dr Alessandro Massazza says extreme heat is linked to poor mental health, but solutions do exist. Plus letters from Sean Smith and Woody CaanThe data published by Imperial College London on deaths caused by the May and June heatwaves is a stark reminder of how climate change is n

Much of France remains under severe heat alert on June 23 after the country experienced its hottest afternoon and night since records began in 1947. Temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius were forecast for cities including Bordeaux, Rennes and Toulouse. The extreme heat has alrea

#France is experiencing its worst heatwave in history, with #Paris hitting above 40 degrees Celsius on June 23. To help its residents cope with the exceptionally high temperatures, the city has opened an area of the #CanalSaintMartin to swimmers. A successful idea, although Paris

It's not just thermostats on land that are in the red in France: the temperature of water off its coasts is also jumping, be it on the Atlantic or in the Mediterranean. Near Marseille, the water is currently at 25 degrees Celsius, or 3 degrees higher than usual. FRANCE 24's Solan

A punishing heatwave that has suffocated large parts of France for days is now shifting east. With highs of 38 degrees Celsius forecast for cities like Paris, Strasbourg and Lyon. With hospitals overwhelmed, authorities have banned evening alcohol sales and public consumption in

The oceans have never been warmer. They hit a record 21 degrees celcius average surface temperature in June, logged by Copernicus, the EU's Earth-observation programme. It's clearly taking a toll on biodiversity around the world, after years of warnings from experts. The onset of

France is experiencing its third heatwave in two months. In Bordeaux the thermometre hit 40 degrees Celsius this week, including in its new eco-neighbourhood. The apartment blocs are new, built to the latest standards - but inside it’s like an oven, and residents have had enough.

In Japan, air conditioners are everywhere in people’s daily lives. 100% of subway lines are air-conditioned, as are 90% of apartment, often with one unit in every room. These practices are even encouraged by the government when temperatures rise above 31 degrees Celsius. A report

Human-induced climate change has intensified temperatures, making this year's record heat wave up to 4 degrees Celsius hotter.

The WHO said over 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since the record-breaking heat wave started around June 21. Germany logged yet another heat record at 41.7 degrees Celsius. Follow DW for the latest.

For the third consecutive day, the DWD German Weather Service has reported a record temperature measurement. The worst of the heat is moving east and it should start cooling soon. DW has more.

Degrees still mostly boost lifetime pay, thinktank says, but those completing creative qualifications may end up worse offA quarter of UK graduates can expect to be financially worse off after going to university, especially those who take creative or performing arts degrees, acc