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Tunisia is experiencing a new extreme heatwave, with temperatures nearing 50°C, driving record electricity demand and causing rolling blackouts that disrupt water supplies. Hospitals are overwhelmed by heat-related emergencies, while the government faces public anger and political controversy over the outages.
At least 12 people were killed and 54 injured as wildfires swept through northeast Algeria amid a severe heatwave. Interior Minister Said Sayoud confirmed the toll across three provinces, with authorities evacuating dozens of families and firefighting efforts ongoing.
On August 24, Fukuoka City recorded temperatures above 40°C for the 10th time this year, a new record. Meteorologists warn the intense heat may continue, challenging public health and energy systems.
As Japan swelters in extreme heat, men's grooming clinics see a surge in demand for body hair removal. Clients say it helps them stay cooler and drier, with appointments becoming hard to secure during summer.
A 6-year-old British-Palestinian girl has died in hospital after her parents and sister drowned off the Sussex coast on Tuesday. Police are treating the incident as a tragic accident, with no third-party involvement suspected.
Many Japanese farmers are now working nights to avoid deadly daytime heat from record temperatures. The shift helps protect health and maintain productivity, with experts recommending careful management to avoid new risks. The government supports flexible schedules and cooling equipment as climate change intensifies.
Paris Saint-Germain have been forced to move their Ligue 1 opener against Rennes to the visitors' stadium because the Parc des Princes pitch was badly damaged by a summer heatwave. The club confirmed the switch late Wednesday, citing player safety concerns, and thanked Rennes for accommodating the change.
Three members of a British-based Palestinian family died after entering the sea off the Sussex coast, with a young girl in critical condition. The father was identified as a Palestinian refugee from Lebanon, and authorities are investigating the incident.
Seoul announced a major urban plan to provide continuous shade across all sidewalks by 2028, citing extreme heat as a serious public safety threat. The initiative aims to reduce heat-related health risks for pedestrians.
