Summer 2026 was Europe's deadliest on record: Over 50,000 people died in urban areas - with climate change responsible for two thirds of deaths, study estimates

Daily Mail - Oct 23, 2026

Scientists from Imperial College London predict that over 50,000 people died in urban areas across 30 countries, including the UK, as a result of extreme heat.

Read full article

More News

Police forced to apologise after officers captured on body-worn camera joking about death of Paul Hardcastle's son

Oct 23, 2026

Police forced to apologise after officers captured on body-worn camera joking about death of Paul Hardcastle's son

Paul Jr, 35, was being pursued by police when his motorcycle collided with a van near Ongar, Essex, and he died on January 12 of this year.

Met Office issues new 33-hour weather warning for Greater Manchester as 65mph winds to hit during Storm Boelo

Oct 23, 2026

Met Office issues new 33-hour weather warning for Greater Manchester as 65mph winds to hit during Storm Boelo

Two storms are set to batter the UK with wind and rain over the coming days

Storm Austen LIVE updates as Chester Zoo closes its doors amid strong winds

Oct 23, 2026

Storm Austen LIVE updates as Chester Zoo closes its doors amid strong winds

A yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire

Child psychologist was suspended for a'sexual in nature' relationship - but now he's teaching children on the NDIS

Oct 23, 2026

Child psychologist was suspended for a'sexual in nature' relationship - but now he's teaching children on the NDIS

Now suspended from practicing psychology, Benjamin French is operating a disabled learning support service for children and teens.

'I've painted more Lowrys than Lowry' says the world's greatest art forger whose 'Old Masters' sell for £25,000

Oct 23, 2026

'I've painted more Lowrys than Lowry' says the world's greatest art forger whose 'Old Masters' sell for £25,000

David Henty is an art forger. By his own account, the very best art forger in the world, and extremely proud of his work.

Cheers! England's oldest pub is finally named as experts confirm 'national treasure' boozer started pulling pints 600 years ago after studying tree rings in timber frame

Oct 23, 2026

Cheers! England's oldest pub is finally named as experts confirm 'national treasure' boozer started pulling pints 600 years ago after studying tree rings in timber frame

Everyone thinks they know where England's oldest pub is - and have had many a drunken debate over it. But that argument now seems to have been settled.

Aldi and Lidl face major rule change to improve shoppers choice of supermarkets

Oct 23, 2026

Aldi and Lidl face major rule change to improve shoppers choice of supermarkets

The new rules were first proposed in August

Meghan Markle's father Thomas 'is being probed over huge stash of child abuse photos found at Philippines home': Thomas Sr is reported to police by his own son - but daughter Samantha says it's 'all lies'

Oct 23, 2026

Meghan Markle's father Thomas 'is being probed over huge stash of child abuse photos found at Philippines home': Thomas Sr is reported to police by his own son - but daughter Samantha says it's 'all lies'

Thomas Markle Sr is being investigated over a hoard of child abuse images that are said to have been found at his Philippines home.

Earl wins court fight with traveller site owner who 'threatened to invade aristocrat's woods with army of men and dogs saying it was his'

Oct 23, 2026

Earl wins court fight with traveller site owner who 'threatened to invade aristocrat's woods with army of men and dogs saying it was his'

Kenneth Mackay, the 83-year-old fourth Lord Inchcape, hired a team of dog-handler security guards as well as taking court action.

Summer 2026 was Europe's deadliest on record: Over 50,000 people died in urban areas - with climate change responsible for two thirds of deaths, study estimates

Oct 23, 2026

Summer 2026 was Europe's deadliest on record: Over 50,000 people died in urban areas - with climate change responsible for two thirds of deaths, study estimates

Scientists from Imperial College London predict that over 50,000 people died in urban areas across 30 countries, including the UK, as a result of extreme heat.

Woman, 27, is charged after police officer shot in the street

Oct 23, 2026

Woman, 27, is charged after police officer shot in the street

Aisha Zaman, of Collison Street, Hyson Green, has been charged with possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of that firearm with intent.

Families storm out of 'UK's most depressing pumpkin patch' featuring smashed vegetables, 'abysmal' K-pop entertainers and 'Willy Wonka experience vibes'

Oct 23, 2026

Families storm out of 'UK's most depressing pumpkin patch' featuring smashed vegetables, 'abysmal' K-pop entertainers and 'Willy Wonka experience vibes'

Alex Dodman, a reviewer on social media, described it as 'The UK's most depressing pumpkin patch' where organisers decided to 'chuck a load of pumpkins in a field'.

Recommended

Future Science Today

Future Science Today reports on captivating developments in science, medicine, technology, and the world around us.

ABOUT US
Newsletter

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 Future Science Today. All Rights Reserved.