The heatwave striking Europe is no longer measured merely by the temperatures displayed on weather forecasts, but by the extent of the disruption it imposes on the details of daily life.

As climate change intensifies and the planet warms, children are the most vulnerable to its effects, threatening many aspects of their lives, including education

˜The inflation rate in Germany reached 7.9% up from July's 7.5%, after it decreased in May and June, according to official figures.

An unprecedented drought has afflicted nearly half of the European continent, damaging farm economies, forcing water restrictions, causing wildfires and threatening aquatic species.