Sweltering temperatures not seen in Toronto in nearly a decade have prompted health alerts, pool closures and warnings to students to expect “uncomfortable conditions.”
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Toronto Sees Record Temperatures as Extreme Heat Settles Over Canada
Sweltering temperatures not seen in Toronto in nearly a decade have prompted health alerts, pool closures and warnings to students to expect “uncomfortable conditions.”
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U.K. Heat Wave Leaves Britons Looking for Ways to Stay Cool
As high temperatures have become more common in recent years, some people are adjusting, including by investing in air-conditioners.
What is the Hajj? What to Know About the Pilgrimage and Saudi Arabia’s Preparations
Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died last year.
Canada’s Wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan: What to Know About Smoke and Air Quality
Smoke from the fires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan is blanketing the Midwest and Northeast United States.
Inside a Harrowing, Hail-Damaged Flight: ‘We Thought It Was Our Last’
When an IndiGo flight from New Delhi ran into a severe hailstorm, a passenger described several terrifying minutes: “They were calling their gods, we were calling our gods.”
Canada’s Wildfire Season Off to a Deadly Start
Two people were trapped and killed by a wildfire in a small town in Manitoba, where the provincial capital, Winnipeg, is wilting under a record-breaking heat wave.
UK Battles Wildfires Amid Drought Warnings
A very dry start to spring has helped set off wildfires across Scotland, Wales and England, and officials have warned of a potential drought this summer.
Fatal Storm Rips Through Oklahoma and Texas, Flooding Roads
At least two people died as heavy rains soaked the region. More thunderstorms were expected on Thursday.