Extreme

• European environment correspondent Ajit Niranjan addressed public concerns regarding a severe, "hellish" heatwave currently impacting Europe. • The discussion focused on the disparity between decades of climate warnings and the inadequate responses from politicians who prioritized corporate profits over public safety. • Niranjan highlighted the critical role of climate journalism, citing outlets like Bloomberg, Carbon Brief, and Climate Home News for holding leaders accountable.

• Spain's national meteorological agency (Aemet) has issued a warning regarding an incoming mass of warm air that will drive temperatures above normal levels. • The heatwave is expected to intensify gradually throughout the week, peaking with extreme temperatures by the weekend. • While most of the Iberian Peninsula will be affected, the northern regions are expected to be exempt from the most intense heat.

Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday Good morning, or dzień dobry, from Warsaw, Poland as the heatwave that affected much of the continent last week continues to impact central and eastern Europe.It’s 9am local time and already 32C. I have seen two people cycling home with large fans, trying to get back before the heat hits the fan again. None of this is normal. Continue reading...

• The South Korean stock market is experiencing an unprecedented "bipolar" trend in 2026, marking it as the most volatile year in history. • Market instability is highlighted by the KOSPI surpassing volatility levels seen during the global financial crisis, with the "sidecar" trading halt triggered 29 times. • Researcher Hyojin Kim of Shin Young Securities notes that such extreme two-way volatility typically signals a major crisis or the bursting of a market bubble.

• The South Korean Kospi index plunged 8%, triggering a trading halt due to extreme market volatility. • The crash is attributed to the introduction of leveraged funds linked to blue-chip stocks last month, which have amplified price swings. • High market concentration is a key driver, with the top five stocks making up nearly 70% of the index, including Samsung and SK Hynix.

• Wembley Stadium has announced a rule change for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts to protect fans during an extreme UK heatwave. • London is bracing for record-breaking temperatures this week, with forecasts predicting highs of 38 to 39 degrees Celsius. • The policy adjustment aims to ensure attendee safety and prevent heat-related illnesses during the high-profile performances.

High temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growthMonique Mosley is used to sweltering conditions at the food factory in Yorkshire where she works, but June’s record-breaking heatwave has made conditions unbearable. “We make hot filled food products and it’s common that we see temperatures in the high 30s,” she said. “Thanks to our union, our employer is offering extra breaks, but not every workplace is the same.”The latest heatwave to grip the UK and much of western Europe has presented significant challenges to employers and their employees, from sweltering offices, disrupted commutes and school closures to dangerous construction sites where workers are at risk of dehydration, heatstroke and other injury. Continue reading...