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Thousands forced to evacuate in Colorado as wildfire spreads
The Aspen Acres Fire, one of about 40 wildfires burning across western US, has destroyed homes and forced evacuations.…
US Police staff spark altercation with Egyptian players posing with fans
US Police sparked a confrontation with Egypt's national team as they posed with fans at their hotel in Dallas.…
France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.…
Weather tracker: Heatwave breaks June temperature records across Europe
UK provisional high of 37.7C shatters previous record by huge margin, while Germany experiences all-time high of 41.7CLast week’s heatwave across west…
Spain and France face more heat after scorching June caused 2,000 deaths
Temperatures could reach 44C in south-east Spain as fights break out in Paris supermarkets over air-conditioning unitsSpain and France are bracing for…
Understanding Ebola’s wildlife origins is crucial to preventing next big outbreak
If we don’t know the source, not only do humans remain at risk but wildlife can suffer needlessly via retaliationWhile virologists and public health d…
‘Exploratory and curious animals’: mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast
Reasons for increase not clear but experts say it could be welcome sign marine ecosystem is becoming healthierThe Farne Islands off the Northumberland…
How extreme heat is exposing extreme inequality
The climate crisis and worsening disparity could be responsible for more than 100,000 deaths a year in Europe, which should set off alarm bells for po…
New Orleans residents on warning to abandon sinking city: ‘Nobody wants to leave home’
After a recent study found New Orleans is at a ‘point of no return’ amid the climate crisis, some locals say they will ‘only leave if forced to’. But …
‘I did nothing wrong’: Sweden’s migration regime hardens, upending lives
Once a European nation receiving large numbers of refugees and migrants, Sweden completes a decade-long overhaul.…
Families search for earthquake survivors in one of Venezuela's hardest hit areas
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Caraballeda, La Guaira, where locals are still desperately searching for family members in the rubble.…
What we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured NYC wedding celebrations
The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden.…
Specieswatch: How heatwaves play havoc with bees’ fertility
Study reveals extreme heat causes sharp drop with knock-on effect for pollination of food crops in following yearsWe know heatwaves have serious healt…
Flooding hits Ghana's capital killing 13 people - with another storm forecast
People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.…
SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship. And, U.S. murder rate nears new low
The Supreme Court is expected to make a long-awaited ruling on birthright citizenship today, on the high court's last day of its term. And, the U.S. m…
Reform MP chair of Welsh environment committee may ‘undermine scrutiny’, says thinktank
Climate campaigners question choice of James Evans for role given past criticism of green energy projectsUK politics live – latest updatesThe appointm…
Reader Q&A: ask Ajit Niranjan anything about Europe’s hellish week of heat
Our European environment correspondent has been reporting on the shocking heatwave that continues to scorch its way across Europe, covering everything…
Why a mural of Eastenders legend Dot Cotton has appeared in a Welsh village
June Brown, who starred in Eastenders for decades, had a surprising childhood link to Pontyates.…
How I survived the record Paris heatwave while seven months pregnant
It feels as if we are being abandoned to our fate by those in power, with further extreme heat expected next weekIn the summer of 2019, I had a “fun” …
'We can't continue like this': Inquiry demands NHS maternity overhaul
An independent inquiry into England's maternity services has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.…
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…