Europe scorched by wildfires – pictures from space

Wildfires claim third life in Spain as intense heat continues across Europe

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says threat remains extreme as overwhelmed governments call in support from neighbours

Published: 14 Aug 2025

Southern Europe bakes and burns, turning holiday hotspots into infernos

Black smoke is darkening blood-red skies across the continent – devastating residents and forcing travellers to start searching for ‘coolcations’ further north. Plus, the latest on Ukraine

Published: 14 Aug 2025

2025 on track to beat UK record for wildfires, warn firefighters

Professional body says firefighters ‘pushed to brink’ by climate crisis-fuelled blazes, as wildfire in North Yorkshire continues to burn

Published: 14 Aug 2025

Spanish people know deadly heatwaves are now an annual event. So why are our politicians in denial?

María Ramírez

We need everyday solutions like ‘cool banks’ and shaded areas, as well as serious policies on emissions, says María Ramírez, deputy managing editor of elDiario.es

Published: 14 Aug 2025