From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks

NPR News Friday 14 August 2026, 10:30 UTC By NPR Staff 1 min read

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At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe's fifth heatwave this summer(Image credit: PHILIP FONG)

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More than 50 organisations say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare British people for scale of change needed as UK struggles through another heatwaveUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK’s leading climate organisations have accused the prime minister, Andy Burnham, of “remaining silent” on the climate crisis as the country struggles to cope with its fifth heatwave of the year. As widespread droughts and devastating wildfires grip the country, green groups have written to...

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From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks

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