This year set to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say

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This year set to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say
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A “once in a 125,000 year heat wave” you say? See you next year!

Article has no information whatsover about what they mean by "warmest year".

It's talking about the annual global average, probably surface air since that's mentioned later in the article. You're right that it should be much more specific about what's meant in the first sentence, not near the end.