Wildfires in southwest Europe: What we know so far
More than 300,000 people have been evacuated from their homes to safety in France and Spain.
Photos: France, Spain battle ‘monster’ wildfires as more heat looms
A forest fire rages in Saint-Jean-d’Illac, some 30km from Bordeaux. By News Agencies27 Jul 2026 Firefighters are battling enormous wildfires…
Macron calls crisis meeting of French cabinet as blaze approaches Bordeaux
The situation in France is currently stable, authorities say, but another heatwave is on the way.
Europe wildfires live: Macron to chair crisis meeting as France and Spain continue to battle major blazes
Authorities in Madrid said the spread of the fire overnight “slowed down” and “allowed firefighters to act on them,” but…
‘The city isn’t built for heat’: how extreme weather puts London’s rough sleepers at risk
A makeshift shelter in south London. The homeless charity Crisis estimates up to 15,000 people sleep rough in London every…
Climate change presents new threat to Philippines’ UNESCO rice terraces
Limited government resources undercut efforts of Ifugao people to safeguard heritage site from extreme weather effects.
Massive iceberg capsizes off the coast of Greenland
A massive iceberg capsized off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland flipping with force to reveal its jagged underside.
What’s causing the unprecedented wildfires in Europe?
France and Spain have deployed thousands of firefighters, and neighbouring countries have sent help.
Every new home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats want developers to be made to build homes able to cope with increasing heat. Photograph: Unai Huici/AlamyView…
Ed Miliband indicates development and climate will be at heart of UK foreign policy
Ed Miliband indicates development and climate will be at heart of UK foreign policy Exclusive: Foreign secretary to take up…