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Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William
The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic". Newsiline su...
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France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Historic wildfires in France and Spain have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate. Here's what to know
Climate data shows Europe is heating faster than anywhere else on earth. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to...
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France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez highlighted the impact of climate change, saying the wildfires were "more ferocious" and "heatwaves more frequent". N...
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France says enormous wildfire that forced 220,000 people to flee has stopped growing
With temperatures expected to rise, the situation remains critical as crews against time, using earth movers to create firebreak Newsiline summarises this...
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Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever....
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How wildfires in France and Spain may affect your travel plans
For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans. Newsiline summarises this...
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France continues to fight devastating wildfires, while progress is made in Spain
In southern France a wildfire in the region of Gironde is still active, while two major fires in central Spain are finally coming under control, ahead of...
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France: Macron holds crisis talks as wildfires spread
As France and Spain battle some of their worst wildfires in years, the French government is holding a crisis meeting. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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'At the gates': Wildfires edge toward wine city of Bordeaux
Flames from wildfires burning in south-west France are creeping ever closer to Bordeaux, but the mayor says, for now, an evacuation is not on the cards. N...
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Morning Mail: Israeli siblings owed Australian protection; Europe’s tough wildfire fight; swimmers win gold in Glasgow
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Wildfires spread in France and Spain forcing more to flee
Spain's prime minister warned of "difficult hours ahead," as France's interior minister called the blaze near Bordeaux "unpredictable." Evacuations in bot...
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Climate change is now threatening a pillar of childhood: summer break
When summer rolls around, many parents scramble to sign up their young kids for outdoor activities. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and lin...
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Residents allowed to return after Cairngorms wildfire evacuation
The fire was declared a major incident on Friday, but that has now been stood down by Police Scotland. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Mandarin and orange supply down in SA amid extreme weather
Shoppers may see fewer oranges and mandarins from South Australia's Riverland on their shelves amid record-breaking heatwaves and wetter, colder winter da...
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Fifty years of weather records help farmers plan ahead
Fifty years of weather data is helping western Queensland graziers adapt to hotter conditions by changing breeding schedules and improving livestock survi...
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Clean energy investment is facing headwinds. Could superannuation help?
Australian super funds manage $4.5 trillion in retirement savings, but directing some of that war chest towards the clean energy transition could be more...
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More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control. Newsiline su...
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Cairngorm residents say wildfire response 'too slow'
Nethy Bridge residents were evacuated on Friday and a major incident was declared. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Tour de France final stage shortened due to wildfires
Security personnel assigned to the race have been redeployed to help contain major blazes near Bordeaux, reducing Sunday's final stage. Newsiline summaris...
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The cooling crisis: How climate change forced air conditioning onto France's agenda
For a country that's never needed -- and often looked down on -- air conditioning, this has been a summer of reckoning. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Fleeing a wall of flames: Tourists describe France wildfires escape
Families visiting France from the UK and elsewhere have told the BBC how their holidays have become evacuation missions. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Europe wildfires rage on, forcing more than 250,000 from homes
From the outskirts of Bordeaux to communities near Madrid, fast-moving wildfires in France and Spain are driving mass evacuations, destroying homes, and c...
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Europe wildfires rage on, forcing 200,000 from homes
Hot, arid weather and strong winds have continued to fuel wildfires in France, Spain and Italy, devastating huge swaths of land and forcing mass evacuatio...
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Wildfire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town'
More than a month on, and firefighting shows no sign of immediate end at Tintwistle Moor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain
Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux. News...
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Police declare 'major incident' as weather change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk
All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Tens of thousands of people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat
Large forest fires burned out of control in southwestern France and central Spain on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate an estimated 87,000 people...
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Europe wildfires: Thousands flee by boat as fires spread, merge
Tens of thousands hopped onto cars and boats to escape wildfires raging in southwestern France. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All...
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Europe wildfires: Many flee by boat as fires spread, merge
Tens of thousands hopped onto cars and boats to escape southwestern France's wildfires. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English...
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Wildfires surge across Europe as Spain and France battle major blazes
The amount of land burned by wildfires across Europe has increased by 57 per cent in four years, according to new data from the World Health Organization...
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Fighting wildfires is getting harder — these tips could help
With Spain declaring a national emergency, France seeking EU assistance and Canada dealing with more than 900 hot spots, wildfires are out of control. New...
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Watch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain
French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot, as Spain's government declares national emergency. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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France orders evacuation of peninsula as hundreds flee wildfires by boat
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials on Friday morning saying it had continued to progress overnight. Newsiline summarises thi...