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German word of the day: Hitzekoller

It’s hot out there! And when the heat won’t quit, tempers begin to fray. Here’s a German word that perfectly captures that boiling-point moment when your shirt sticks to your back and even the smallest inconvenience feels like a personal attack.

Heat snaps: See how Europe's record heat wave is affecting day-to-day life

Heat snaps: See how Europe's record heat wave is affecting day-to-day life

Cooler days and Saharan dust head for Spain’s East Coast and Balearics this weekend

If the recent heat has left you longing for a bit of a respite on the Costas or out in []

La Bella Vita: Italy's hot summers and the appeal of Puglia's 'trulli' homes

From exploring the growing popularity of Puglia's distinctive dry-stone houses to discovering why Italian summers feel hotter than ever, you'll find everything you need to eat, talk, drink and live like an Italian in our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita.

Scotsmaxxing hits Ocean Drive as Tartan Army’s World Cup party goes on

The Boston consensus appeared to be that the city centre hadn’t been so lively in years. Miami has its turn now“It’s hot, too hot. Very, very hot,” says Clark from Dalkeith, who is standing on a sidewalk in Miami. “I want a wee Arctic blast for about half an hour to calm down.”We’re outside the Auld Dubliner in downtown, where a number of Scots have gathered to watch the England game and apparently not for reasons of schadenfreude (at least not initially). The mood is upbeat, there are locals arriving to share the vibe, and nobody appears to have tired of drinking just yet. Continue reading...