Sunday August 23, 2026
France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months.
Saturday August 22, 2026
Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference
More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.
Welsh county becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires
The smell of burning from the Blaenavon wildfire was reported 30 miles away in Cardiff.
Council set to axe climate emergency declaration
Barnsley Council says a review is under way to asses climate and net zero-related activity.
How this 1960s ex-council house is managing to stay cool without air con
The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures.
Friday August 21, 2026
TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.
