#Heatwave
Quiz: What was happening in Europe during this week's heatwave?
It was very, very hot across Europe this week… but which of these things happened as the continent baked in the sun?
Think July is warm? If trends continue, by 2040 this year will be 'considered a cool summer'
The warm temperatures and heatwaves experienced recently are expected to be even warmer in the coming years.
Heatwave: Temperature records shattered in Europe as Paris hits 42.6 degrees
Meanwhile, Germany again hit a national record of 41.5 degrees in Lingen, western Germany.
The UK has had to slow down its trains to prevent tracks 'buckling' in the heat
Britain’s Met Office predicted a chance that the UK record of 38.5C would be exceeded today.
Record-breaking heatwave in Europe set to spike even higher today
Paris was expected to see the mercury soar to as much as 41 or 42 degrees Celsius today.
Why is Britain preparing for record-breaking heat, but not Ireland? Blame the Atlantic
The UK could face temperatures more than 10 degrees warmer than Ireland on Thursday.
Sun and showers for Ireland this weekend as second summer heatwave predicted for Europe
Ireland is once again set to escape the extreme temperatures.
Climate change likely a major contributor to France's extreme heatwave
Temperatures went above 45 degrees in France last week, with experts saying that climate change was a major contributor.
After record breaking temperatures, some cooler weather hits parts of Europe
But the reprieve was not universal, with Germany measuring a record high temperature for June.
Spain hit by more wildfires as European heatwave continues
The heat has already claimed several lives, including a 17-year-old harvest worker in Spain and a 72-year-old homeless man in Italy.
Poll: How hot is too hot?
How much heat can you handle?
France has just recorded its hottest EVER temperature at 44.3 degrees
Mainland Europe is in the grips of an unprecedented heatwave.
Paris region shuts down schools as heatwave hits western Europe - and it's about to get hotter
Forecasters have predicted that it’s going to get even warmer across the continent.
Met Éireann has issued a warm weather alert affecting most west coast counties
High temperatures and sunny weather are predicted for the west and south tomorrow.
Europe braces for 40 degree temperatures as forecasters warn of 'unprecedented' heatwave
Hot air from north Africa will push temperatures up from this weekend.
January was Australia's hottest month ever
The record smashing month comes hot on the heels of the hottest December on record.
Power blackouts for 200,000 people as temperatures in Australia continue to soar
Authorities said they ordered forced outages to reduce the risk of the entire grid failing.
People given free beer as temperatures top 49 degrees in Australia
Heat-stressed bats are falling from trees.
Australian town records temperature of 49.3 Celsius as country sizzles in record-breaking heatwave
High temperatures are not unusual in Australia during its arid southern hemisphere summer.
Met Eireann confirm summer 2018 as one of hottest and driest in decades
According to the forecaster, the unusually warm summer was down to a shift in the north Atlantic jet stream.
Irish Water asked for schools to reduce or turn off their water supplies during the drought
Documents show that Irish Water made the request for when schools broke for the summer holidays.
Boost for Irish retailers as sales of ice cream, fans and patio furniture spike during heatwave
The World Cup and royal wedding also helped alcohol and magazine sales this year.
Red Cross warn that North Korea is on the brink of a 'full-blown' food crisis as crops fail in heatwave
Recent UN sanctions have deepened the food crisis in the secretive state.
Farmers' feed costs have exploded inside a year as fallout from hot weather bites
The summer heatwave has seen the price of fodder rise across the board.
Seven dead in Spain as Europe bakes in near-record temperatures
Europe has baked in near-record temperatures but some respite is on the horizon after weeks of nonstop sunshine.
'Bad year' for bumblebees as extreme weather sees levels reduce by up to 40%
Storms and snow have depleted bee populations, but it may not entirely be a bad thing.
Two dead in Spain as Europe wilts under record heatwave
With almost no rainfall since May, Sweden has experienced its hottest July in more than 250 years.
Temperatures in Spain and Portugal could top 48 degrees
The countries are bracing themselves for wildfires.
What county got the most sunshine during June and July? Met Éíreann has been crunching the numbers
The hottest day of the year occurred on 28 June at Shannon Airport.
Portugal prepares for fires as temperatures set to soar to 45 degrees
The country is trying to avoid a repeat of last year’s deadly wildfires.
Additional 7 million pints of beer sold this summer compared to last
The sale of lager was up 11.6% compared to the same 12 week period last year.
'We're just going non-stop': Fire call-outs increase 100% in parts of the country following recent dry spell
While most have been enjoying the heatwave in recent weeks, it has had unexpected side-effects for emergency services.
Many viewers noticed that last night's RTÉ weather forecast was more like a blooper reel
Don’t worry about it Siobhan. Mercury is in retrograde.
Motorists stuck in cars for hours after heat delays Channel Tunnel trains
Ferry companies were unable to take excess passengers.
Beaches, BBQs and Burpees: How to keep your training on track while enjoying the summer sun
Fitness columnist David Last runs through some top tips for training during the good weather.
Met Eireann says that rain is on the way, but will it stick around for the weekend?
It’ll be a bit of a mixed bag in the coming days, but temperatures are finally expected to drop.
'Stay out of the sun' - Britain's heatwave is nearly at national emergency levels
Temperatures in London are topping 30 degrees.
Curracloe beach evacuated as firefighters tackle large-scale sand dune blaze
The fire has been brought under control this evening.
Drought, wildfire and hosepipe bans - how countries around Europe dealt with the heatwave
With temperatures set to rise again over the weekend, we take a look at how the heatwave has had affect in some northern European countries.
Irish Air Corps called to help fight wildfire in Armagh
The fire is just two miles from the border.
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