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How scientists forecast heatwaves

Scientists are using instruments to record data on temperatures, sunlight, rainfall, wind and soil heat to create observations in order to forecast heatwaves. While also helping to predict future extreme weather as hot temperatures become more common.

Britain’s leadership crisis is a symptom, not the disease

Andy Burnham’s rise to Downing Street No. 10 may buy the Labour Party time. But Britain’s political crisis runs far deeper than personalities, campaign skills or messaging strategies, write Stephan Richter and Denis MacShane. The question of whether Andy Burnham (pictured)

Ukraine: Six dead as Russia targets Sumy and Odesa

Emergency crews battled fires and searched damaged buildings across Ukraine on Tuesday 15 July after Russian strikes on the cities of Sumy and Odesa killed six people and injured at least 20 others, according to regional authorities.

Grand Voyager | Exploring Budapest

In 2025, Budapest welcomed a record eight million visitors, making it one of Central Europe's most popular destinations. So what is it about this city that attracts so many travellers?

Chinese “leadership and coordination”

China’s response to the devastating typhoon that has hit the country in recent days is evidence of an effective political leadership. That was one message to emerge from Fei Shengchao, China’s ambassador to Belgium when he spoke at Brussels Press Club on Monday (13 July). The