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Another UK heatwave could be on the way
As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King ex…
What’s behind the anti-corruption crackdown in Iraq?
A number of senior politicians have been detained in a wave of arrests.…
Officials release names of three firefighters killed in Colorado wildfire
Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson killed working to contain raging fires on Utah-Colorado borderThe US Department of Interior on Monday …
Earthquake jolts southwest China
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck Yibin in China’s southwest province of Sichuan shortly on Monday.…
Fire and floods hit Ghana’s capital as residents are left stranded
A massive fire engulfed a rubber factory in Ghana’s capital, Accra, as severe flooding swamped parts of the city.…
Harry still hoping to bring Meghan and children on UK visit
Despite arguments over security, Prince Harry is still expected to bring his wife and children to the UK.…
Dangerous temperatures forecast for central and eastern Europe
Red warnings issued as record-breaking heatwave pushes east, with authorities urging people to stay indoorsParts of central, eastern and southern Euro…
Tennessee woman dies while trying to save her son from high flood waters
Mary Evelyn Nicole Manning-Kellione’s death was among at least five reported amid floods in Tennessee and KentuckyA 39-year-old woman died in Tennesse…
Venezuela earthquake rescues: Five heart-warming moments
Amid the death and destruction, a few fleeting moments have brought rare relief to Venezuelans.…
Weather tracker: North-west US hit by snow ahead of eastern heatwave
Western states experience unseasonally low temperatures but New York and Washington DC could reach 40C by end of weekUnseasonal snow has fallen in som…
Extreme heat continues in central and eastern Europe with temperatures of 38C expected – Europe live
Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday Over the weekend, multiple European train operators report…
‘If I am to die, let it be here’: Malawians fleeing unrest in South Africa
A mass return of Malawians from South Africa exposes the cost of migration, violence and broken livelihoods.…
Who is Stephen Eustaquio, who scored for Canada against South Africa?
Eustaquio flip-flopped between his home country and that of his parents throughout his youth and senior career.…
Father and son pulled out alive four days after Venezuela earthquake
ootage shows search and rescue workers pulling out father and son from under the rubble of a collapsed building.…
Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.…
Ireland clinch shock 2-0 T20 series win over India
Ireland's historic weekend continues as they inflict a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont.…
Murder suspect had leave to remain, say police
French national Kevin Kerjean was granted leave to remain in the UK in 2021, extended until 2031.…
Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.…
Three firefighters killed and two injured while battling Utah-Colorado wildfires
Firefighters were involved in joint response to Knowles and Gore blazes as wildfires ravage western US, fire agency saysThree firefighters were killed…
Body of boy, 15, recovered from Manchester reservoir amid UK heatwave
At least seven people have died in water-related incidents during record-breaking June temperaturesThe body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered fr…
French skydiving plane crashes near Nancy, reportedly killing all 11 onboard
Five pairs of students and instructors dead along with pilot after plane fell suddenly near aerodrome, says prefectA skydiving plane has crashed in no…
Temperature records tumble across Europe as heatwave moves east
More than 191m people in Europe face temperatures over 35C, with extreme heat warnings from Germany to Hungary‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of …
These women said no to having kids - here's why
From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.…
Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes
Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.…
117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' animal rescue - many with gunshot wounds
Hundreds more animals are still missing from the California facility as investigators continue excavating the grounds.…
I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it
Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.…
Utah’s Cottonwood fire spreads overnight to cover 92,000 acres
Firefighters are battling the blaze in Fishlake national park that was stoked by strong winds and low humidityHundreds of firefighters in Utah have st…
Germany and Italy swelter in heatwave as records tumble across Europe
Denmark experiences highest temperature on record on Saturday in eastward spread of weather systemEurope heatwave – latest updatesGermany and Italy e…
Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled
Passengers reported being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather caused travel disruption across EuropeEurope heatwave: l…
Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east
Several countries including the UK and Switzerland have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.…