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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1932, Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023) was born. In 1960, Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915) passed away. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1967, Richard Marles, Australian lawyer and politician, 50th Australian Minister for Trade and Investment was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1983, Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909) passed away. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Heatwaves can be a unifying call to fight climate change but they are only widening UK inequality
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Daily Mail
· Jul 13, 2026
The Morning Poll: Should we do more to tackle climate change after the heatwaves?
The Morning Poll: Should we do more to tackle climate change after the heatwaves?
AzerNews
· Jul 6, 2026
Europe’s heatwaves highlight growing climate risks, says COP29 President
Extreme heat waves observed in Europe and other regions of the world once again demonstrate that the impacts of climate change are intensifying.
Metro
· Jun 27, 2026
Why do heatwaves ‘hit different’ in the UK?
The UK is boiling, and it is difficult to escape the heat.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Türkiye's COP31 president discusses climate cooperation with UK energy secretary
Meeting during London Climate Action Week underscores cooperation on climate policy and COP31 preparations
WRAL News
· Jul 1, 2026
As Raleigh swelters, new report shows World Cup heat is on the rise
As Team USA takes the field, a new analysis finds climate change is making World Cup host cities hotter, increasing heat risks for players and millions of fans.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 8, 2026
Kerajaan negeri perlu dilibatkan dalam agenda perubahan iklim
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9 News Australia
· Jul 10, 2026
UK residents swelter through heatwave | 9 News Australia
The UK is sweltering through another heatwave, with parts of Europe also feeling the heat. #9News #Heatwave #UK #Europe #Swelter
JOE.co.uk
· Jun 24, 2026
Why a heatwave in the UK feels hotter than 30C heat abroad
It’s baking out there Ever wondered why a heatwave in the UK feels so much hotter than temperatures abroad? Well, it turns out there’s a legit reason for it, and it’s not just in our heads. While temperatures of 30C can feel breezy and pleasant in the holiday hotspots like Spain and Portugal, in the []
Financial Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Aircon: the latest front in France’s culture wars
As heatwave intensifies, far-right champions air conditioning while the left calls for renovations and green spaces
The Japan Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep
June's record-breaking heat wave in Europe has focused minds on the urgency of adapting to global warming in a continent once complacent about its relatively gentle climate.
DawnNews English
· Jun 23, 2026
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Says Climate Change Is an Opportunity
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The New European
· Jun 26, 2026
The politics of air conditioning
As a killer heatwave grips France, an argument over air conditioning has become so fierce that it could sway the national political mood.
The Tribune
· Jul 4, 2026
Cooling divide emerging as air conditioning deepens climate inequality in the UK, study finds
For decades, people in the UK tended to view air conditioning as something that belonged elsewhere. It was associated with office buildings, hotels and hotter countries rather than their own homes. But as summers become warmer and heatwaves more frequent, that picture is beginning to change. Colleagues and I analysed data from the English Housing []
The Standard
· Jul 6, 2026
London weather LIVE: Capital to be hotter than Ibiza and Barbados as heatwave temperatures rise
The Met Office is forecasting a sudden jump in temperatures on Monday
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 27, 2026
Guterres: Climate Battle Will Be Won by Community Action, Not in Negotiation Halls
Guterres: Climate Battle Will Be Won by Community Action, Not in Negotiation Halls
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· Jun 27, 2026
Heatwaves And Wildfire
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Le Monde
· Jun 24, 2026
Heatwave in Europe: From Spain to Germany, an unprecedented 'red zone' sweeps across continent
France's neighboring countries are also experiencing record-breaking heat. While some in the south are more accustomed to such weather, Europe remains overall insufficiently adapted to climate change, despite being highly exposed to its effects.
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· Jun 22, 2026
UK set for hottest June day on record as searing heat continues
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· Jul 7, 2026
As climate change damages streets and highways, the road ahead may be expensive
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· Jun 30, 2026
Climate Change Explained: The Science Behind It
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Huffington Post
· Jun 23, 2026
France Records Its Hottest Day Ever As Europe Withers In Early Heat Wave
Human-caused climate change is tied to increasingly extreme weather, and U.N. climate agency projections say the next five years are likely to shatter more heat records.
Novara Media
· Jun 24, 2026
Greta Thunberg Slams UK Government Ahead of 40C Heatwave
Greta Thunberg has warned that 40C heatwaves in the UK are “only the beginning” and says Britain’s leaders have “their heads completely buried in the sand” regarding climate change. Her comments follow revelations that Labour ministers met fossil fuel industry lobbyists more than 500 times during the party’s first year in power, while Labour MPs []
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· Jun 26, 2026
The great overheating: Europe gets stuck with an ‘omega block’ weather pattern
The great overheating: Europe gets stuck with an ‘omega block’ weather pattern
Eunews
· Jun 25, 2026
European Greens call for “extraordinary summit of leaders to address extreme heat”
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Truthout
· Jun 24, 2026
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Across Europe Signals Harsh Future of Climate Change
Scientists have stated that climate change is making record-breaking heat waves more frequent and intense.
Skift
· Jun 24, 2026
London Climate Event on Extreme Heat Canceled Due to Extreme Heat
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The Independent
· Jun 26, 2026
Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say
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TRT World
· Jul 6, 2026
How climate change is changing summer, travel and the way we enjoy the outdoors
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Canada's National Observer
· Jun 26, 2026
Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, say scientists
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· Jun 24, 2026
WHO classifies European heatwaves as health emergency, urges urgent climate action
WHO classifies European heatwaves as health emergency, urges urgent climate action
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· Jun 24, 2026
What Is Driving Europe's Heatwave?
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· Jun 26, 2026
Europe’s extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say
Europe’s extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say
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· Jun 24, 2026
Deaths, disruptions across Europe: What you should know about the heatwave
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· Jun 27, 2026
'Development and climate action are now the same story': N K Singh says green transition must move from promises to delivery
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Powerline
· Jun 26, 2026
Air Conditioning? It’s Illegal!
Britain is in even worse shape than I thought. From the Telegraph: “Air conditioning torn from homes under net zero clampdown.” Homeowners are being forced to tear out air conditioning from their private properties under climate laws, despite rising temperatures. Council planning officers ordered residents to remove air-con units over fears they produce too much carbon dioxide, stating they should only be used as a “last resort”. The net zero
Korea Times News
· Jul 5, 2026
To avoid climate peril, the world must electrify
To avoid climate peril, the world must electrify
HESPRESS English
· Jul 7, 2026
Parliament says climate change has become a structural test for Morocco
Morocco’s upper house says climate change has become a structural test of public governance, warning that rising temperatures, prolonged drought and extreme weather now threaten water security, food sovereignty, territorial equity and the state’s ability to protect vulnerable communities. The report, prepared for the House of Councillors’ annual public policy evaluation session, reviews Morocco’s climate-related [] The post Parliament says climate change has become a structural test for Morocco appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
ANTARA News
· Jul 1, 2026
Climate change shaping investment trends: Finance Ministry
Climate change is increasingly dictating global investment decisions as investors reckon with the transition and ...
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