Winged ants emerge from the soil on hot summer days with one goal: find a mate — fast. These insects are annoying, but experts say they play a vital role in the environment.
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U.K. Rain Causes Hundreds of Flood Warnings and Travel Disruptions
In London, around 50 people were evacuated from rising waters. Heavy rain brought similar scenes to parts of France and Germany.
Remnants of Hurricane Lee Will Bring Heavy Rain to the U.K.
Days after the storm made landfall in Canada, its remains are expected to bring rain and wind to parts of Britain that just experienced a heat wave.
Northern Lights Seen Across the U.K. in Rare Show
The sight, which usually involves a trip to a snowy outpost, could be seen in the south of England.
U.K. Snow and Weather: 3 Children Dead After Falling Into Icy Lake
Freezing temperatures raised concerns about energy costs. Three children died after falling into an icy lake, the police said.
Drought Is Declared in Parts of a Hot, Dry Britain
The announcement by the government will allow water companies to tighten conservation measures. Extreme-heat warnings have also been issued for parts of southern England and Wales.
Britain Faces More Extreme Heat
Temperatures were expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) in some parts of the country, which largely lacks air-conditioning and set a record high last month.
Climate Change Worsened Britain’s Heat Wave, Scientists Find
Scorchers like the one last week are still unusual, but global warming is making them more likely, and worse when they do strike.
What to Know About Europe’s Heat Wave: Railways, Wildfires and More
Britain’s record-breaking heat has mostly abated, but fires still rage in Greece, Portugal and Spain.
Europe’s Heat Wave Breaks UK Temperature Records and Drives Wildfires
Europe is ill prepared for extreme heat fed by global warming. For the first time on record, parts of Britain hit 40 degrees Celsius — 104 Fahrenheit — as did Paris for only the third time.