Across Europe

Temperatures could drop by more than 15C compared with last Thursday as cold front moves arrives from MondayRelief from the unrelenting heat is finally arriving this week across western Europe, with more unsettled conditions bringing the chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to fall back towards the seasonal norm, with some parts of the UK even falling about 3C below normal by Thursday. After such a scorching summer, and with a temperature drop of more than 15C compared with last Thursday’s heat, it may feel surprisingly chilly.There are signs that some substantial rain could be on the cards for the south of the UK this week as a cold front moves in from the Atlantic on Monday night into Tuesday. As of Monday, parts of southern England had endured 62 consecutive days of no rainfall – this is observed at a Met Office weather station in Wisley, Surrey. Even the last recorded rainfall here on 16 June amounted to just 0.4mm. Continue reading...

In France, 80 departments have been placed on an orange heat warningWell, that was quick.Straight off the back of the solar eclipse last night, we’re heading into a solar inferno as extreme heat returns today, with temperatures above 40C in parts of Spain and up to 38C in London and Paris. Continue reading...

• Millions of people across Europe observed a significant solar eclipse, the most prominent event of its kind since 1999. • In the UK, more than 90% of the sun was obscured, while residents of Iceland and northern Spain experienced a total solar eclipse. • The event was uniquely marked by sports fans who brought protective eyewear to stadiums across the continent to view the phenomenon.

Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and GreenlandIt was a moment of awe shared by millions across Europe: an eclipse that blocked out the sun, plunging parts of the continent into a daytime darkness in which temperatures dropped and birds suddenly went quiet.Wednesday’s eclipse began in Russia’s remote Arctic north, going on to trace an arc over much of western Europe. From the UK to northern Italy, tens of millions of people turned to the sky as the light of the setting sun was almost completley blocked out. Continue reading...

• Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has expanded its network of over 30 venture scouts across Europe to identify new investment opportunities. • This strategic shift follows the firm's decision to close its physical London office early last year. • The move allows a16z to maintain a strong presence and deal flow in the European market without maintaining a permanent corporate headquarters.

• AC Milan has completed a record-breaking transfer to sign defender Sergio Ramos, while Real Madrid has strengthened its attacking options by signing Denzel Dumfries. • These high-profile moves are part of a broader trend of significant spending across Europe as clubs reshape their squads for the upcoming season. • The transfers signal a strategic shift in team compositions, potentially altering the competitive balance of top-tier European leagues.

• Over €1 billion was invested across more than 50 tech funding deals in Europe last week, alongside 10+ exits and M&A transactions. • Notable funding rounds include Italy's Vinhood securing €3M in Series A, Sweden's Scape raising $3.2M to rethink email, and the UK's Ossprey obtaining $2.65M for cybersecurity. • Other key investments were made in Switzerland's ImmitraBio (€2.6M pre-seed), the UK's Ponda (£1.8M for regenerative textiles), and Spain's CoCircular (€1.9M for industrial expansion).