Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe - AP News

Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe  AP News

Seven deaths in France linked to record high temperatures

Five of the deaths were by drowning while two people died competing in sporting events The French government has said seven people have died in an extreme early-summer heat event hitting a swathe of western Europe, as France and the UK set record highs for May, and with temperatures forecast to rise further on Tuesday. “What I can say today is that there have been seven deaths linked directly or indirectly to the heat,” the government spokesperson, Maud Bregeon, told French television TF1, ad...

By Jon Henley in Paris

Hong Kong woman duped out of HK$1 million by fake AI investment app

A Hong Kong woman has lost more than HK$1 million (US$127,636) after being lured into a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme disguised as an artificial intelligence-powered trading app, with police reporting that over 70 similar scams had been recorded in the past week alone, resulting in total losses exceeding HK$50 million. Details released on the police’s CyberDefender page on Tuesday showed that the victim first spotted a fake investment advertisement on Facebook, which led her to a WhatsApp...

By Jess Ma

Unseasonal May heat wave grips Europe

The UK and France have registered record May temperatures as western Europe swelters under a "heat dome." Such extremes are occurring more often as the planet warms.

What is a heat dome, causing excessively high temperatures in western Europe?

France and the United Kingdom are currently being affected by a heat dome, driving up temperatures in western Europe. Although the phenomenon is common, it is now being exacerbated by climate change. It’s the same mechanism that has been affecting India for weeks, with temperatures exceeding 45°C in some places, and has led to wildfires in Canada in 2021.

By FRANCE24

Seven dead in France after extreme heatwave sweeps across Europe

Parts of France and Spain are on course to see 40C heat later this week

By James C. Reynolds

Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe

Europe sizzles under record May heatwave; 7 die in France

Western Europe is grappling with an unprecedented May heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures causing fatalities in France and prompting widespread warnings. A "heat dome" has pushed temperatures significantly above average, with France and Britain experiencing their hottest May days ever recorded. Experts link these extreme conditions to climate change, warning of a "new norm."

By TOI WORLD DESK

Hot weather to continue, with temperatures of up to 30 degrees forecast

Met Éireann says May temperature records could be broken again after 28.6 degrees recorded at Shannon Airport on Monday

By Jade Wilson

7 die in France, unprecedented heat in UK: Europe sees exceptionally warm May

Scientists have warned that Europe is warming faster than the global average due to human-driven climate change, making heat waves more frequent and intense.

France reports seven heatwave-linked deaths - The Straits Times

France reports seven heatwave-linked deaths  The Straits Times

More climate records under threat as spring heatwave bakes western Europe

Western Europe faced another day of record-breaking temperatures on Tuesday as a heatwave pushed the mercury well above normal levels for May. A so-called “heat dome” of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the sort of heat not usually seen until high summer. “It’s a bit worrying because it’s not really normal at this time of year, but unfortunately, I think this is going to become the norm in France,” student Chloe Voisin, 22, told ...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Warnings issued over dangerous buildings after Larnaca collapse

Owners of dangerous and neglected buildings were urged on Tuesday to carry out immediate repair and maintenance work after a series of structural incidents in Larnaca raised concerns over public safety. Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) president Angelos Hadjicharalambous said authorities could not monitor every private property individually and stressed that responsibility for maintaining […]

Heatwave deaths in France as record May temperatures grip Europe

France is on the frontline of an exceptional early summer heatwave, with authorities reporting seven deaths– including five drownings – as a “heat dome” is pushing temperatures far above seasonal norms across much of Europe.

By RFI

Temperatures forecast to hit 30C, says Met Éireann

Temperatures are forecast to hit up to 30C in some areas, according to Met Éireann, which could make it the hottest day in May on record in Ireland.

Weather Today LIVE: Heatwave Likely To Continue Over Central, Northwest India For Next Few Days

Weather Updates Today, Heatwave, IMD Alert LIVE Updates:

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It could reach 30 degrees in parts of the country today

The forecaster said the hottest temperatures today will be felt in Munster and Leinster.

Patriotic carnival to return to site of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen crackdown memorial vigil

For the fourth year in a row, Hong Kong’s Victoria Park – historically the site of annual candlelight vigils to remember the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown – will host a patriotic food carnival on June 4. The fourth edition of “Hometown Market” will be held from June 3 to 7 at Victoria Park, […]

By Hong Kong Free Press

Cathay Pacific flight from Australia plunges near Hong Kong in severe turbulence, 10 injured

Ten people including six cabin crew and four passengers were injured when a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 from Brisbane to Hong Kong was struck by severe turbulence.

Dhaka, 5 other divisions to see heavy rainfall in 24 hours - Dhaka Tribune

Dhaka, 5 other divisions to see heavy rainfall in 24 hours  Dhaka Tribune

Hot weather peaking today with highs of 33 degrees Celsius; Cooler from tonight

The Netherlands’ recent streak of hot weather will peak today, with maximum temperatures climbing to 33 degrees Celsius in the southeast.

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Southwest monsoon brings heavy rain, strong winds across island - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Southwest monsoon brings heavy rain, strong winds across island  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Hong Kong’s first astronaut to join Shenzhou XXIII space mission - Phnom Penh Post

Hong Kong’s first astronaut to join Shenzhou XXIII space mission  Phnom Penh Post