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Weather for the Week Ahead
Is the UK likely to tap into any of the heat in the Mediterranean as we go through next week?
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Why is it so hot in Europe?
Parts of Europe are experiencing extreme temperatures this week, with more forecast this weekend for Iberia. Matt Taylor explains why it is so hot, and why temperature records can take a while to verify.
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Climate Check
Human activity is causing unprecedented changes in our climate - that's the main message in the latest report from the IPCC. In this month's Climate Check, Ben Rich explains why a warmer world will also be a wetter one.
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Italy says record 48.8C is registered on Sicily
If the registered reading is verified, it will be hottest temperature ever recorded in Europe.
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Tropical Depression Fred moves towards Florida
Tropical Depression Fred brings heavy rain and the risk of flash flooding as it moves across the Caribbean.