As Europe burned and heat dried up rivers, ancient relics came up to the surface in various parts of the continent. This includes a woolly mammoth and the skeleton of a ship. The drought is also forcing a nuclear power plant to close down indefinitely.  

Woolly mammoth and shipwrecks: Ancient relics revealed as historic river dries up

Europe's relentless heatwave is doing more than drying up rivers and lakes—it is exposing long-hidden pieces of history. As water levels plunge to historic lows, World War II relics, abandoned vessels, and other forgotten artifacts are emerging from beneath Europe's waterways.

Experts say the discoveries offer a rare glimpse into one of the darkest chapters of the 20th century while also highlighting the growing impact of climate change and prolonged drought across the continent

Europe's Heatwave Uncovers WWII Secrets Beneath Rivers | Hidden Relics Emerge as Water Levels Plunge

Summer 2026 was poised to be a blockbuster year for the live entertainment industry. With highly anticipated stadium comebacks from global heavyweights like BTS and Harry Styles, the concert economy was bracing for record-breaking ticket sales.


Katy Perry Cancels Show Due to Heat

The thermometer is breaking records across Europe. From Poland and Slovakia to Hungary and Ukraine, temperatures have surged beyond 40 degrees Celsius. It has overwhelmed power networks, fuelling wildfires and forcing governments to take emergency measures. Scientists say this is now Europe's most intense heatwave on record, and a stark reminder of how climate change is reshaping summers across the continent.


Europe Heatwave: Paris Mortuaries Overwhelmed After Record Heatwave

Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland have been bearing the maximum brunt of heatwave in Europe as temperatures in some places saw day maximum settle close to 41 degrees.

Extreme heatwave claims over 1,300 deaths in Europe: WHO

A record-shattering "heat dome" has gripped the continent, with nearly 200 million people facing life-threatening temperatures exceeding 35°C. From the UK to Germany and now moving toward the Balkans, this unprecedented late-June heatwave is breaking all-time national records, overwhelming hospital systems, and forcing the shutdown of nuclear reactors.


Europe Heatwave: Record Heat in Germany, France And Italy

As a "killer" heatwave continues to sweep across Europe, authorities have taken the unprecedented step of banning alcohol consumption in public spaces and restricting its sale in high-risk "red alert" zones, including Paris. As temperatures in regions like France, Spain, and the UK climb toward 40°C–44°C, health officials are sounding the alarm: drinking alcohol in these conditions can be life-threatening.

Europe heatwave: Health officials warn against drinking in extreme heat 

A brutal heatwave is sweeping across Europe, shattering all-time temperature records and raising urgent environmental alarms. Switzerland has officially recorded its highest temperatures in history, while neighboring Germany and France brace for even more extreme conditions in the coming days.


Europe Heatwave: Swiss Temperature Record Falls, Germany Braces for Worse

Europe faces an unprecedented May heatwave as Britain, France, and Ireland record historic temperatures. Experts warn that climate change is driving extreme weather across the continent

'Mini version of hell': Heat dome scorches Europe as UK, France shatter temperature records

The high temperatures and dry conditions have led to wildfires across several parts of Europe. More than 50,000 people have been evacuated in five districts of Turkey due to wildfires. One person was hospitalised, while 79 others were treated for minor injuries due to the blaze.

Europe heatwave: Spain, Portugal record hottest June ever, wildfires rage in Turkey

Europe, as per a recent report, is increasingly facing bouts of heat so intense that the human body is unable to cope, and subsequently, deaths related to heat have increased by 30 per cent in the last 20 years.

Deaths due to heat at all-time high; heatwaves in Europe linked to 30% increase in fatalities

Parts of Europe, China and the United States have seen facing record-breaking heat as the temperature of the ground in some areas of Spain hit more than 60 degrees Celsius during the deadly heatwave.

Europe heatwave: Spain swelters with land temperatures crossing 60 degrees Celsius

A heatwave is raging across Europe, sending temperatures soaring across the continent. Heatwave Cerberus has the potential to break temperature records in Europe in the coming days. Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 48.8 degree Celsius in parts of Italy. A 44-year-old man in Italy died after collapsing while working in the sun at a town near Milan. The Italian met office says temperatures are expected to peak on Friday.

Cerberus heatwave sends temperatures soaring across Europe | World News | WION

Over 61,000 people died as a result of extreme heat during Europe's record-breaking summer last year, according to a study published on Monday (July 11). The study calls for increased efforts to protect against even deadlier heatwaves that are expected in the coming years.

Heat-related deaths in Europe soared to over 61,000 during record-breaking summer, study shows

Hot weather has resulted in the death of at least 15,000 people in Europe so far this year, said the World Health Organization on Monday. The three months from June through August were the hottest for Europe since records began, and the exceptionally high temperatures caused the worst drought the continent has seen since the Middle Ages, according to the organisation.

In 2022, Europe experienced the worst drought since the Middle Ages; it killed around 15,000 people: WHO

On Wednesday, scientists indicated that climate change has contributed to making record drought across the northern hemisphere this summer at least 20 times more likely.

Human-induced climate change made summer drought ‘at least 20 times’ more likely, study finds

As a result of the ongoing heatwave that continues to swelter Europe, the water levels of Rome's historic river the Tiber have fallen so low that it is now possible to see the remains of an ancient Roman bridge built by the Roman Emperor Nero.

Drought reveals ruins of ancient bridge in Rome

From flooding in South Asia to the heatwave in Europe, these are all reminders of the urgent need for climate action. Here are two scientists who are connecting the dots to tell how climate change and extreme weather are interlinked

Human-induced climate change causing erratic weather

Europe has been hit by a heatwave with temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

Heatwaves lead to rising temperatures across Europe

Europe heatwave: July 2019 is the hottest ever month, Temperature records tumbled across Europe during late July's heatwave Watch video to know more.

Europe heatwave: July 2019 is the hottest ever month

Soaring temperatures across Britain on Thursday (July 25) forced many people to take precautions against the heat. Temperatures in Britain hit their highest ever in the month of July, reaching of 36.9 degrees Celsius (98.42 degrees Fahrenheit), the Met Office said.

Penguins, park goers and passengers swelter in UK heatwave

A dangerously intense heatwave across much of Europe is to spike even higher Thursday after already breaking records in several countries, impacting rail traffic and sending people in search of shade and water.

Europe's record-setting heatwave to spike even higher

Residents and tourists alike cooled off in fountains, rivers and lakes from Paris to Munich as the mercury remained stubbornly in the upper 30s degrees Celsius.

New June temperature records: Europe swelters in heatwave

Temperatures were climbing on Sunday as Europe braced for a blistering heatwave with the mercury set to hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) as summer kicks in on the back of a wave of hot air from North Africa.

Mercury climbs as Europe braces for blistering heatwave; mercury to hit 40 degrees Celsius

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