Biden announces measures to tackle extreme heat
Multiple major US cities are under heat advisories which are expected to extend into the weekend.
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How desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat
With no air conditioning, a former prisoner describes lying in toilet water to survive brutal heat.
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US heatwave leads to rising number of burns, medics say
Superheated asphalt or metal seatbelts can melt flesh in minutes, officials warn amid intense heat.
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California crews battle wildfires in extreme heat
One woman reportedly suffered severe burns and was airlifted to hospital amid the brush fires.
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La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns
The blaze on Spain's La Palma has destroyed some 4,500 hectares of land since Saturday.
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Europe heatwave: Extreme heat leads to Greece Acropolis closure
The country's most popular tourist attraction will stay closed between noon and 5pm in the 40C-plus heat.
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'Alarming and unprecedented' Irish bird flu warning
Hundreds of seabirds with suspected avian flu have been found dead in recent weeks.
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Excessive heat scorches millions across US southwest
Cities including Phoenix and El Paso are expected to see an unusually long stretch of intense heat.
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In pictures: Cerberus heatwave hits parts of Europe
People in countries including Italy and Spain are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures.
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Canada's Northwest Territories smash previous temperature records
The hottest day in the Northwest Territories comes as the country battles its worst wildfire season.
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La Guardia and Newark flight delays over Canada wildfire smoke
US officials warn travellers to and from New York City to expect delays as visibility plunges.
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How the Pakistani military feel about Imran Khan after protests
How did the 9 May protests affect support for Imran Khan inside Pakistan’s military cantonments?
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