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Sustained high temperatures may crimp yields while high humidity could raise risks of crop diseases

The heat is also taxing power grids across the continent

Tokyo’s ‘Cool Biz’ initiative is prompting delicate questions about etiquette and hairy legs

Energy demand could grow, with heat waves potentially hitting numerous parts of the country

Extreme heat can kill by causing heat stroke and aggravate cardiovascular and respiratory diseases

Societe Generale, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and Credit Agricole are among the lenders allowing more flexibility

Only a fifth of European households have air conditioning, International Energy Agency data shows

For a fortunate few, there’s always a winter wonderland indoors

Extreme heat causes disruption to transport, power generation