Under an expected 30°C heatwave, workers are calling for siestas or extra leave, citing the need to cope with scorching conditions through more flexible working arrangements.

A widespread power outage has disrupted Europe’s tourist destinations, with Portugal attributing the crisis to Spain’s so-called “atmospheric vibrations,” resulting in chaos for holidaymakers and businesses alike.

Temperatures are set to soar beyond 29°C under a vast heat dome, outstripping parts of Africa and signalling an exceptionally early summer.

Experts propose an ambitious plan to artificially reduce the sun’s intensity to tackle global warming, raising questions about the feasibility and ethics of large-scale climate interventions as the nation braces for record-high temperatures.