The blazing temperatures have been causing wildfires to rage and people to fall ill. Meteorologists issue warning as ...

Sharp temperature rises caused by climate change affected 42 of Africa’s 54 countries between May 2024 and May 2025.

The continent is the fastest warming, partly as a consequence of its proximity to the Arctic where melting ice exposes the dark ground and contributes to a radiation loop known as the albedo effect.

Southern Europe struggles with soaring heat as temperatures hit 40C, sparking fears of wildfires and health risks.