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The Independent
7 hours ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Europe heatwave latest: Tourist ‘dies of heatstroke' in Spain while parts of Greece evacuated over wildfires
A Dutch tourist has died of heatstroke in Mallorca, according to local reports. The 34-year-old collapsed while hiking with friends in Camí de Son Sales, the Majorca Daily Bulletin reported. Emergency services attempted to resuscitate him but were unable to, according to the publication. Meanwhile, wildfires have ripped through Greece as Europe is braced for extreme temperatures of up to 40C in some popular holiday hotspots. Rome and Madrid are set to hit almost 40C on Saturday, and warnings are in place for cities including Paris and Rome over the weekend and into next week as a heatwave hits the continent. Five villages south of Athens were evacuated after a large wildfire, fanned by strong winds, raged near the capital. The fire department has deployed 90 firefighters, supported by eight water-dropping planes and five helicopters, to battle the inferno. Met Office spokesperson Stephen Dixon warned that southern and western Europe was experiencing a heatwave which was also extending into southeastern parts of the continent. Temperatures could hit 30C in England on Saturday amid amber heat health alert Temperatures could hit 30C on Saturday amid the second amber heat health alert in two weeks. On Friday, temperatures reached 29C in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, and the weather is forecast to climb over the next couple of days, according to the Met Office. It comes as a second amber heat health alert in two weeks came into force on Friday. The alert, which covers London, the East Midlands, South East, South West and East of England, will last until 6pm on Tuesday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) also issued a yellow alert for Yorkshire and Humber and the West Midlands for the same time period, with the agency warning of significant impacts across health and social care services. Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said: 'The big talking point at the moment is the rise in temperatures we're going to be seeing over the next few days.' North-west England, parts of Northern Ireland and southern Scotland could see some rain on Saturday, and Scotland will see average temperatures for the time of year, but across England it could hit between 29C and 30C in the south east, the forecaster said. On Saturday, there will be some clouds and it will be quite blustery, but it will ease on Sunday. On Sunday, temperatures will pick up, north-western Scotland may still see rain, but everywhere else will be warmer, with expected highs of 30-31C in the south east. Jabed Ahmed28 June 2025 09:00 Tourist dies of heatstroke in Mallorca - reports A Dutch tourist has died of heatstroke in Mallorca, according to local reports. The 34-year-old collapsed while hiking with friends in Camí de Son Sales, according to the Majorca Daily Bulletin. Emergency services attempted to resuscitate him but were unable to, the publication reported. Jabed Ahmed28 June 2025 08:31 Recap: What we know about the wildfires and extreme heat across Europe Europe is bracing for a significant heatwave with temperatures expected to be 5-10C above average, potentially reaching over 40C in popular holiday destinations. The extreme heat will affect southern, western, and southeastern Europe, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Germany, extending from this weekend into next week. Major cities like Paris, Rome, Lisbon, and Frankfurt are forecast to experience peak temperatures ranging from 35C to over 42C. The heatwave poses risks such as heatstroke, Heat exhaustion, and increased wildfire danger, with Greece already experiencing blazes and France issuing severe fire risk warnings. Meteorological agencies across the continent are issuing warnings for high and persistent temperatures, urging caution for exposed and vulnerable individuals. Rebecca Whittaker28 June 2025 08:00 France issues orange alert for 'stifling' heatwave Paris is facing a heatwave from Monday, with temperatures peaking at 39C on Tuesday and forecasters urging caution for people who have to be outside for longer periods of time. Mr Nicholls said those temperatures at this time of year for Paris were not common, last occurring in 2022. In the south of France, temperatures are expected to reach 40C in some areas and authorities have issued a severe fire risk warning and an orange alert for extreme heat for nine departments across central- and south-east France by Saturday. In inland areas of those departments, temperatures could climb to 42C, Le Parisien reports. Meteo France warned that high surface temperatures on the Mediterranean Sea could also affect overnight minimum temperatures, 'making nights more stifling during the heatwave'. Rebecca Whittaker28 June 2025 07:00 Popular Italian destinations swelter in prolonged heatwave Several popular tourist destinations in Italy are expected to swelter through prolonged stretches of temperatures in the high 30s. In Rome, daytime highs won't dip below 37C until Thursday, according to Il Meteo, while temperatures in Florence will alternate between 38C and 39C from Monday. Naples will also reach highs of 37C on Saturday and Monday, while in the northeast, Venice will reach 36C on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures in other Italian destinations are forecast to be milder, reaching the mid-30s for Naples and high 20s for Bari in Puglia over the weekend. Rebecca Whittaker28 June 2025 06:00 Germany braces for temperatures to near 40C by the middle of next week As the heatwave moves north through next week, weather experts warn temperatures in parts of Germany could near 40C by Wednesday. Climatologist Dr Karsten Brandt from told German news outlet Bild 'the big heat is coming'. 'Up to 40 degrees Celsius is possible by the middle of next week,' Dr Karsten said. The forecasting site predicts the heat to remain above 30C for five days and above 35C for three during the upcoming German heatwave. Frankfurt is expected to reach 38C on Wednesday, while in Berlin temperatures will reach 35C. Rebecca Whittaker28 June 2025 05:00 Evacuations near Athens as another wildfire hits Greece during heat wave The entire wider Athens area are on Level 4 of a 5-level scale for the danger of wildfires. Evacuations near Athens as another wildfire hits Greece during heat wave The entire wider Athens area are on Level 4 of a 5-level scale for the danger of wildfires Rebecca Whittaker28 June 2025 04:00 Watch: Violent storms wreak havoc across France with two dead and dozens injured Rebecca Whittaker28 June 2025 03:00 How common are wildfires in Greece? Wildfires are frequent in Greece during its hot, dry summers. In 2018, a massive fire swept through the seaside town of Mati, east of Athens, trapping people in their homes and on roads as they tried to flee. More than 100 died, including some who drowned trying to swim away from the flames. But in recent years, climate change has led to longer and more severe heatwaves, as well as wildfires and destructive floods. Rebecca Whittaker28 June 2025 02:00 Recap: What we know about the wildfires and extreme heat across Europe Europe is bracing for a significant heatwave with temperatures expected to be 5-10C above average, potentially reaching over 40C in popular holiday destinations. The extreme heat will affect southern, western, and southeastern Europe, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Germany, extending from this weekend into next week. Major cities like Paris, Rome, Lisbon, and Frankfurt are forecast to experience peak temperatures ranging from 35C to over 42C. The heatwave poses risks such as heatstroke, Heat exhaustion, and increased wildfire danger, with Greece already experiencing blazes and France issuing severe fire risk warnings. Meteorological agencies across the continent are issuing warnings for high and persistent temperatures, urging caution for exposed and vulnerable individuals.
Asharq Al-Awsat
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Eala Makes History for Philippines by Reaching Eastbourne Final
Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino to reach a WTA Tour final as she beat fellow qualifier Varvara Gracheva 7-5 2-6 6-3 at the Eastbourne Open on Friday, while lucky loser Jenson Brooksby will meet holder Taylor Fritz in the men's final. Left-hander Eala, ranked 74th in the world, edged a tight first set before losing five games in a row in the second as the match appeared to be slipping away. But the 20-year-old regrouped in the decider and survived a tough seventh game before breaking her French opponent's serve to lead 5-3. She then enjoyed a love service game to seal victory. In Saturday's final she will face 19-year-old Australian Maya Joint who beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-5 6-3. It will be the youngest Eastbourne final since 1981 when Tracy Austin faced fellow American Andrea Jaeger. "I'm super happy because that was a tough match and there were some really tough moments," an emotional Eala, who is based in Mallorca and trains at the Rafa Nadal Academy, said on court. "It was tough physically and mentally because she is a tough player and also came from qualifying." Eala's run will not have gone unnoticed by Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, who has been drawn to play her in the first round at the All England Club next week. Krejcikova reached the quarter-finals at Eastbourne but withdrew with a thigh injury on Thursday. Joint continued her impressive run as she reached her first WTA final on grass, coming from 5-3 behind in the opening set against Pavlyuchenkova to take control. "I'm very excited," the 51st-ranked Joint said on court. "I've learned to love playing on grass this week." Three-times champion Fritz overcame Spanish sixth seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 3-6 6-1 and will now face fellow-American Brooksby after the lucky loser beat French fourth seed Ugo Humbert. Fritz broke the Spaniard's first service game as he comfortably won the first set, and while Davidovich Fokina fought back to force a decider, the American broke twice in the last set to reach the final for the fourth time. Brooksby won his first ATP title in April at the US Men's Clay Court Championship, where he began as a wildcard in the qualifying rounds and his 6-7(7) 6-4 6-4 win over Humbert sees the American make it to another final. "I think it's a lot less pressure when you don't expect to be in the main draw and get the opportunity," Brooksby said. "You just want to make the most of it." Humbert came from 5-3 down to win the opening set on a tiebreak, before Brooksby bounced back despite the Frenchman's battling spirit. The American took a 3-0 lead in the next two sets and Humbert drew level on both occasions, but Brooksby clinched both sets with a break of serve.
CNA
19 hours ago
- Sport
- CNA
Moutet downs Michelsen to reach first ATP final in over five years
Corentin Moutet booked his place in the Mallorca Open final with a 6-4 7-6(3) win over third seed Alex Michelsen on Friday, reaching his first ATP showpiece match in over five years. The Frenchman will face Tallon Griekspoor in Saturday's showdown after the Dutchman secured a 6-4 6-4 win over Canadian second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime. The unseeded Moutet, whose only previous appearance in an ATP final was in Doha in 2020, broke twice in the opening set and remained solid on serve to take it 6-4. Moutet's court craft kept his American opponent off balance throughout, with his lefty angles and slice disrupting Michelsen's rhythm. The second set was a tighter affair, with both players trading early breaks. Michelsen created five break points at 4-3 but 26-year-old Moutet saved them all in a gutsy hold. The American edged ahead 6-5, but Moutet responded with a composed service game to force a tiebreak. Moutet went ahead 4-3 in the breaker and never looked back, sealing the match on his first opportunity and will now be biding to win his maiden ATP title. Fourth seed Griekspoor secured a break in each set and held firm on serve to reach the final. Auger-Aliassime made a few errors but mostly struggled to challenge Griekspoor's serve, falling short in key moments.
Reuters
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Moutet downs Michelsen to reach first ATP final in over five years
June 27 (Reuters) - Corentin Moutet booked his place in the Mallorca Open final with a 6-4 7-6(3) win over third seed Alex Michelsen on Friday, reaching his first ATP showpiece match in over five years. The Frenchman will face Tallon Griekspoor in Saturday's showdown after the Dutchman secured a 6-4 6-4 win over Canadian second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime. The unseeded Moutet, whose only previous appearance in an ATP final was in Doha in 2020, broke twice in the opening set and remained solid on serve to take it 6-4. Moutet's court craft kept his American opponent off balance throughout, with his lefty angles and slice disrupting Michelsen's rhythm. The second set was a tighter affair, with both players trading early breaks. Michelsen created five break points at 4-3 but 26-year-old Moutet saved them all in a gutsy hold. The American edged ahead 6-5, but Moutet responded with a composed service game to force a tiebreak. Moutet went ahead 4-3 in the breaker and never looked back, sealing the match on his first opportunity and will now be biding to win his maiden ATP title. Fourth seed Griekspoor secured a break in each set and held firm on serve to reach the final. Auger-Aliassime made a few errors but mostly struggled to challenge Griekspoor's serve, falling short in key moments.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hollyoaks co-stars Owen Warner and Jason Donovan's daughter Jemma 'suddenly SPLIT after two years of dating'
Hollyoaks stars Owen Warner and Jemma Donovan have reportedly split after two years of dating. The co-stars, who are known for playing Romeo Nightingale and Rayne Royce in the Channel 4 soap, went public with their romance in April 2023. Owen, 26, and Jemma, 25 - who is the daughter of Australian star Jason Donovan - first met while working on the soap and he was introduced to her famous dad on holiday. However The Sun has reported that Owen and Jemma have called it quits after two years, with their split said to be very sudden. A source said: 'It's over and they're no longer friends. It was very sudden - everyone was so upset for them.' MailOnline has contacted representatives for Owen and Jemma for comment. It is the second time the pair have reportedly split after they called it quits back in August 2023, just months after going public with their romance. Owen and Jemma had made their red carpet debut at the British Soap Awards 2023 back in June just a few months before. A source said at the time: 'They had great fun together but, long term, decided it's better to just be friends. 'They are both super- professional, so it won't change anything at work.' Jemma had appeared on Owen's social media many times during their romance and he had been introduced to her famous dad and family on a holiday. The couple confirmed their romance in April 2023 when Owen took to Instagram to share a video pretending to propose to her while on a hike in Mallorca with her family. The clip was buried among a slew of loved-up family holiday snaps as he joked about getting down on one knee in the caption. He wrote next to the video: 'She's still not forgiven me for that one!', after he shocked her with the move. The clip showed them hugging while taking in the mountain views before he gets to the ground before quickly jumping back up to indicate it was a joke. She looked shocked at the 'proposal' and covered her mouth with her hands before he started laughing at her. Speaking about Speaking about their romance earlier that year, Owen told The Sun: 'Jemma kept messaging me and messaging and asking me to go on dates and then I just gave in. 'Ahhh seriously though it took me a while to pluck up the courage to ask her out. 'I've just been on holiday with her family they are all amazing.' Owen previously dated Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry, but the couple split in summer 2022 amid claims he reportedly messaged glamour model, Apollonia Llewellyn, begging to meet up. Prior to his romance with Chloe, Owen dated Hollyoaks co-star Stephanie Davis. But they split in 2019 after nine months together amid rumours Owen felt that the relationship was 'moving too quickly'. After his break-up with Stephanie, Owen found love with Love Island star and celebrity make-up artist Lana Jenkins after being introduced through mutual friends. Just weeks after his split from Lana, Owen then went on to date The Apprentice's Camilla Ainsworth, going public with their romance at the start of 2021.
