heatwave

Tokyo’s ‘Cool Biz’ initiative is prompting delicate questions about etiquette and hairy legs

2026-07-19T06:18:41.000Z

Energy demand could grow, with heat waves potentially hitting numerous parts of the country

2026-07-17T04:11:59.000Z

Extreme heat can kill by causing heat stroke and aggravate cardiovascular and respiratory diseases

2026-07-13T00:05:55.000Z

Societe Generale, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and Credit Agricole are among the lenders allowing more flexibility

2026-07-07T08:13:25.000Z

Only a fifth of European households have air conditioning, International Energy Agency data shows

2026-07-06T00:38:59.000Z

For a fortunate few, there’s always a winter wonderland indoors

2026-07-05T06:03:55.000Z

Extreme heat causes disruption to transport, power generation

2026-06-28T23:38:34.000Z

Samsung, Midea, and Mitsubishi Electric have benefited from a recent sales boom

2026-06-25T09:07:10.000Z

Hundreds of over-65s have flocked to free daytime screenings organised to give them a break

2026-06-25T07:35:19.000Z

A rare weather pattern known as an Omega block is causing the record-breaking temperatures across the continent

2026-06-24T11:23:12.000Z