HISTORICAL FACTS: 46 | History Defined

Dangerous temperatures forecast for parts of Europe as heatwave moves east

Red warnings issued in Hungary, Poland, Romania and the Balkans, with authorities urging people to stay indoors

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Europe heatwave shows need to reject climate denial ‘lies’, says EU green chief

Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policy

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

June temperature record updated to provisional 37.7C

Met Office said the temperature record was measured at Lingwood, Norfolk, on Friday and would be subject to verification.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

‘We’re up against forces that have all the money in the world’: Erin Brockovich on her battle against AI datacentres

In 1993, she squeezed a $333m settlement from a Californian energy company in a scandal over contaminated water. Three decades later, she has a new target in her sights – and it’s global

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Brooch given to first passenger to board doomed steamship found at roadshow

The SS Citrine sank after hitting rocks at Bradda Head on the Isle of Man in 1931, 37 years after her maiden voyage.

Evening Standard · Jun 28

Never mind winter fuel – we need a summer cooling payment

Brief letters: Heatwave | Memory tests | Keeping up with prime ministers | Bus driver jokes | American emperor

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary swelter through hottest days on record

Heat records of over 40C set as extreme weather spreads east, with more than 191m in Europe enduring 35C or above

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Body of boy, 15, found near reservoir as police warn ‘enjoy warm weather safely’

Seven people have now died in open water during the recent heatwave.

Evening Standard · Jun 28

‘British food will disappear’: trade deal after Brexit is hitting UK farmers hard

Home-grown food may become a niche product for the wealthy in our supermarkets as British farmers’ incomes plummet

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Why Germany is turning to Algeria for Europe's hydrogen future

Germany is strengthening its energy partnership with Algeria, as Europe searches for new long-term energy supplies and invests in renewable hydrogen to help cut emissions.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 28