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Why 100-degree heat is so dangerous in the United Kingdom

"We're used to treating hot spells as a chance to go play in the sun," said a top government scientist. "Our lifestyles and our infrastructure are not adapted to what is coming."

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Europe and UK heatwave updates: Air pollution surges as temperatures soar to 40C — as it happened

Air pollution is spiking across Britain, France, and southern Europe amid record-breaking temperatures and scorching wildfires. Catch up on the latest updates from overnight.

ABC News

The 34 places in England which beat 2019's hottest UK temperature record today

The highest temperature ever recorded before today was 38.7C at the Botanic Garden in Cambridge in July 2019

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ITV News presenter forced to go live on air without autocue after 'system crash'

Lucrezia Millarini, 46, held her own after technical issues left her without an autocue. She was praised by viewers after she was forced to freestyle. The programme suffered a system crash

Daily Mirror

Daisy Edgar-Jones puts on leggy display after jetting into Ireland for movie premiere

The 24-year-old told us she was delighted to be back in Ireland to escape the hot London weather and considered it a second home

Irish Mirror

Major incident declared in London as fires surge amid record heatwave

Emergency services face ‘unprecedented’ challenges as 40C heat caused chaos across UK on hottest ever day

Evening Standard

London declares "major incident" after multiple fires ignite during record-breaking heat wave

110 fire engines were responding to at least 10 fires across London on Tuesday afternoon.

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Europe's heatwave leaves some Londoners wondering if climate change could make this ancient city unbearable in the future

London is not equipped to deal with the rising temperatures associated with global warming, making the monolithic and grey city a heat island of the future in summer.

ABC News

Number of casualties and houses destroyed in fires across London unknown

Two “large-scale” incidents took place in Upminster and the village of Wennington, east London on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Major incidents declared in parts of England as country swelters in record 40.3C heat

Firefighters battled major blazes across England after days of exceptional heat left much of the country tinder dry

The Independent UK

Arsenal chief Edu finally wins Juventus transfer battle at third time of asking

The north London side have regularly been involved in transfer battles alongside the Serie A giants but it is Arsenal who finally appear to have had the last laugh with Juventus’ pursuit of a current Gunners’ star falling flat

Daily Mirror

Storms threaten more disruption on heels of record-breaking UK heat

After temperatures reached 40C, scientists warn of such episodes every three years if emissions are not lowered

The Guardian - UK

Residents describe ‘worst nightmare’ as blaze destroys homes

Locals were evacuated from their homes in the east London village on Tuesday afternoon and taken to a nearby hotel.

The Independent UK

Police arrest seven after man shot dead in Queen’s Park, west London

Detectives have made seven arrests after a man died following a shooting in west London.

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The Guardian - UK

Man found guilty of murder of Agnes Akom in London

Neculai Paizan, 64, is believed to have attacked 20-year-old with a power tool in a converted shipping container

The Independent UK

Fire chiefs urge barbeque ban as hundreds of blazes cause havoc in the heatwave

Some London councils already have bans and warning signage in place.

Evening Standard

No barbecues says Sadiq Khan as fires break out across the capital

The Mayor of London has asked people not to have barbecues after high temperatures led to a major incident being declared in the capital.

The Independent UK

Firefighters tell of ‘absolute hell’ as blazes ravage homes in London

As temperatures in the capital soared to over 40C on Tuesday afternoon, “several significant” incidents occurred.

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Manchester Evening News

'Don't come to the station': All Avanti West Coast trains to London cancelled due to heatwave

'Due to the extreme heat causing multiple incidents across the network, all Avanti West Coast services have now been withdrawn for the rest of today'

The Independent UK

Ceremonial guards withdrawn from positions in midday sun as London baked

Troops were spotted looking red in the face and sweating while standing watch in their heavy ceremonial uniforms and helmets.

Evening Standard

Ice cream and water aisles empty at major supermarkets in London amid heatwave

It comes as the UK experienced its hottest day on record, with provisional temperatures reaching 40.2C at Heathrow.

Evening Standard

The best party pads to stay in near London

From designer manor houses to private beaches, Juliana Piskorz selects the season’s chicest retreats

Evening Standard

Disruptive children will not be excluded from school, says London council

Southwark Council is believed to be the first local authority in the UK where schools have signed up to a zero exclusions policy

Evening Standard

Predator guilty of murdering vulnerable young woman in shipping container in London

Romanian Necolai Paizan, 64, hit his victim Agnes Dora Akom at least 20 times over the head with a jigsaw power tool in Brent

Evening Standard

Milli Bhatia on how raving and activism influence her work and directing Chasing Hares at the Young Vic

One of London’s most exciting directors on her new show, how she seeks to leave audiences thrilled and shaken, and why now is an exciting moment for South Asian stories on stage

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