World ‘virtually certain’ to exceed average 1.5C of warming in 2026, EU agency says

October 2026 was the warmest October on record globally and the third consecutive month with temperatures more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level. The predicted annual global temperature for 2026 is also predicted to exceed 1.5°C. For Europe as a whole, it was the second-warmest October on record. The sea surface temperature for the extra-polar ocean reached a record high for October, as an exceptionally strong El Niño continued to strengthen in the tropical Pacific.

More in Europe

EU investigates fraud in Spain rail funds after fatal Madrid crash

Multiple outlets • 3h ago

The European Union is investigating the possible misuse of EU funds earmarked for the renovation of a Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people, prosecutors said Friday.

L 0%C 100%R 0%

3 sources

Bear Grylls Speaks Out on Russell Brand Verdict After Helping Baptize Him: ‘Justice Has Now Been Served’ and the Victims Are ‘Heroes’

Multiple outlets • 3h ago

Bear Grylls, the adventurer and TV host known for “Man vs. Wild,” has spoken out about Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault conviction after he helped to baptize him in 2024. Brand was found guilty on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in his highly publicized London criminal trial.

L 0%C 100%R 0%

6 sources

TikTok risks billions in fines as EU targets its 'rabbit hole' algorithm system

Multiple outlets • 3h ago

The European Union has accused TikTok of breaching the bloc's digital rules because its algorithm recommends users a non-stop stream of personalised videos including those that it says could hurt mental health and body image.

L 0%C 100%R 0%

3 sources

When Tube drivers are set to walk out in series of London Underground strikes

Multiple outlets • 3h ago

The union is in dispute with London Underground over working arrangements for drivers.

L 43%C 57%R 0%

7 sources

European air traffic targeted by new threats in at least 3 incidents

Multiple outlets • 3h ago

European air traffic targeted by new threats in at least 3…

L 50%C 50%R 0%

2 sources

London Underground strike: Brits face travel chaos amid new walkouts - full list of days

Multiple outlets • 3h ago

The union said the walkouts will start later this month.

L 0%C 50%R 50%

2 sources