China's Midea sees portable A/C sales soar in Europe during sweltering summer

ConsumerHome appliance maker's PortaSplit becomes a hit on ease of useMidea's PortaSplit air conditioners are readied for shipment. (Midea)SHIZUKA TANABEAugust 10, 2026 05:44 JSTGUANGZHAO -- Chinese-made air conditioners are selling well in Europe, with Midea Group shipping 200,000 no-installation, portable units from

North Korean state media is promoting dog-meat soup for locals as a way to combat the sizzling, record-high temperatures currently plaguing parts of the country.

Surveys of temperature levels in North Macedonia’s capital Skopje suggest more trees and climate-conscious urban planning could significantly reduce the toll on public health during heatwaves - but practical implementation is moving slowly.

Wisley in Surrey has recorded no rain for 50 consecutive days - with little rain on the horizon as Matt Taylor from BBC Weather explains.

As South Korea phases out dog meat, Pyongyang promotes it as a protein-rich traditional dish.

North Korea’s state media recommends dog meat soup to combat summer heat as temperatures soar above 40°C across the peninsula.North Korea’s state media has served up an unusual recipe for beating the summer heat: dog meat soup. The recommendation comes as a severe heatwave grips the Korean peninsula, with temperatures