According to the Copernicus network, the global average temperature on Sunday 21 July was 17.09 degrees, beating the previous record in July 2023 of 17.08 degrees.
Sunday has therefore taken the top spot for hottest day since records began in 1940.
Before 2023, the last record was set in 2016, at 16.8°C, but we’ve had more than 50 days that have been warmer than that in the last year.
According to Copernicus, the new record could be broken again in the coming days before temperatures drop.
Road vote splits politicians
The upcoming vote on widening autoroutes is causing a split within the State Councils around the lake.
Switzerland gives mine-clearers to Ukraine
Switzerland is supplying Ukraine with three Swiss made mine-clearing machines.
Major march in Geneva tomorrow
Traffic and public transport will be disrupted tomorrow due to a major march through the centre of Geneva.
Uber starts teen service
The ride hailing firm Uber has launched a service specifically designed for teens – those over 13.
Natural History Museum reopening delayed
The re-opening of the Natural History Museum will be delayed – for about a year.
Zoo visitors startled by free snake
A couple of visitors at Zurich Zoo had a shock at the vivarium as they came across a snake that seemed to be slithering free.
