The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace

Sixteen Italian cities on red heatwave alert, government allows firms to furlough workers due to extreme heat, and more news from Italy on Wednesday.

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The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure made during cooler times, leading to delays and cancellations along with warnings to travellers with health problems to avoid trips if possibl...

Italy's health ministry declared a red heatwave alert in 15 cities including Milan and Rome on Tuesday, advising people to stay indoors in the hottest parts of the day.