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More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue

More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue 7 hours agoSeher Asaf and Tom BennettBBC NewsFrench firefighters are continuing to battle a wildfire that reached the outer edge...

More than 100 hurt as wildfire rages near Marseille

More than 100 hurt as wildfire rages near Marseille7 hours agoSome 110 people have been slightly injured in a fast-moving wildfire that has reached the outer edge of Marseille, France's second...

Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece

Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece60 minutes agoMaia DaviesBBC NewsReutersThe Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece.The popular site in...

Greece 'extreme' weather warning as 43C heatwave hits holiday hotspot

A severe weather alert has been issued for a popular holiday spot in Greece. It comes as Europe has been swept by a series of heatwaves with temperatures soaring past 40C in countries including...

WW3 sparks emergency stockpile race as EU acknowledges rising threats

The European Union is ramping up preparations for potential conflict and major disruptions, unveiling plans to build emergency stockpiles of critical resources amid mounting fears of war, sabotage...

Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete

Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete19 hours agoNikos PapanikolaouBBC NewsA major wildfire in eastern Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of people and caused...

Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France

Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France10 hours agoMalu CursinoBBC NewsGetty ImagesA wildfire in Spain and high temperatures elsewhere in Europe have claimed another six...

Mass evacuations as wildfire rages in Greek island of Crete

Mass evacuations as wildfire rages in Greek island of Crete5 hours agoNikos PapanikolaouBBC NewsHundreds of people have been evacuated as a major wildfire continues to burn out of control on the...

Panic in France as major landmark forced to close with 40C heat baking key city

The summit of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower has been closed due to scorching temperatures in the French capital. The mercury was forecast to hit 40C in Paris on Tuesday as a heatwave sweeps across...

Two dead in Italy as heatwave scorches much of Europe

Two dead in Italy as heatwave scorches much of Europe19 minutes agoThomas MackintoshBBC NewsGetty ImagesTwo people have died in Italy as temperatures continue to soar amid an intense heatwave across...

The 10 easiest Schengen Countries to get a visa for this summer

With summer travel season up and running, many travellers are eager to explore the varied beauty and culture of Europe. However, securing a Schengen visa can sometimes feel daunting, with varying...

'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe

'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe 14 minutes agoKathryn ArmstrongBBC NewsReutersA record number of heat alerts are in place across France as the country, and other...

Panic in Majorca as prices slashed in Greece and Turkey by UK travel firms

British travel firms have started slashing the prices of holidays to Greece and Turkey as tensions in the Middle East begin to affect the region. Holidays are now available to both countries for...

'Severe' fire warning issued for entire UK city as heatwave continues

A major UK city has been put under a "severe" fire warning as Britain's heatwave continues.London's fire chief issued the warning for the capital, which could soar to 33C today according to the Met...

England weather 'hotter than Barbados' as 34C Monday scorcher could be hottest in 50 years

Monday is poised to be one of the hottest June days on record, with temperatures soaring to 34C, providing tennis enthusiasts a scorching start to Wimbledon.A heatwave will continue for a fourth day...