How climate change has impacted Europe’s economy this summer

August 10, 2026 · The Independent

Harry Potter reboot star says she ‘strongly disagrees’ with JK Rowling: ‘The trans community deserve safety and dignity’
Bel Powley follows several of her co-stars in distancing herself from Rowling's stance on the trans community
Europe heatwaves lead to record-early harvest at Catalan winery
At Gramona, a winery in the Anoia area, labourers have begun the harvest several weeks ahead of the traditional August d
Swimming pools and car washes could be banned as drought to be declared across most of England
Half of England and all of Wales plunged into drought as UK on the verge of fifth heatwave
Russia in fresh move to overturn international athletics ban amid Ukraine war
Russia in fresh move to overturn international athletics ban amid Ukraine war
The UK shops that could sell plug-in solar panels
Plug-in solar panels will become legal in Great Britain from 27 August, but retailers have yet to confirm when compliant