Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
""emergence of deaths at home" was of particular concern."
— Stéphanie Rist , Politician
All Coverage
Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
How Europe’s intensifying marine heatwaves threaten its fisheries - Reuters
How Europe’s intensifying marine heatwaves threaten its fisheries Reuters
September 26, 2026 at 07:00 AMGermany maps out fossil fuel exit, backing EVs, heat pumps - reuters.com
Germany maps out fossil fuel exit, backing EVs, heat pumps reuters.com
September 23, 2026 at 04:38 PMSpain battles climate change on several fronts
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
September 22, 2026 at 09:11 AM'I have never felt heat like that' - a survivor on watching 33 cellmates die in Nigeria
The BBC goes inside the prison where prisoners were trapped in stifling, cramped conditions.
September 22, 2026 at 04:42 PMGlobal diesel prices hit record highs, further rises possible - Reuters
Global diesel prices hit record highs, further rises possible Reuters
September 21, 2026 at 04:03 PMJust how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out
Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.
September 24, 2026 at 11:45 PM