designated city, Kyushu capital and hub of international exchange
A 26-year-old rugby player, Saimoni Vunilagi, has died after displaying heatstroke symptoms following a team practice in Fukuoka on Monday as temperatures rose to 35C. The Kyushu KV team confirmed his death the following day, expressing devastation and condolences to his family.
A wave of extreme heat is forcing people to rethink work, commuting and leisure. From London offices to outdoor pools, residents are adapting with new routines and strategies in response to record temperatures this summer.