New UK government plans to combat illegal deforestation could see over 30 everyday products, including chocolate, shampoo, and tyres, pulled from shelves if companies fail to prove their supply chains are deforestation-free.
July could see up to five Met Office records broken, including the hottest day ever (40.3°C) and the longest heatwave since 1976, after record-breaking May and June temperatures.
A 'Super El Niño' has been triggered in the Pacific Ocean, rapidly strengthening with ocean temperatures set to exceed 2°C above average, threatening global weather chaos and UK heatwaves.
Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud explains a cheaper, simpler way to cool homes using water evaporation, like ponds or wet stones, instead of air conditioning.
Nearly half of UK drivers haven't checked tyre pressures in a month. Experts warn heatwave increases blowout risk; weekly checks advised.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood directly intervened to stop asylum seekers moving into newbuild homes in Stoke Heath, Shropshire, after residents' fury. The U-turn follows a meeting with local MP Mark Pritchard.
Movendi International, a 170-year-old temperance group, is accused of influencing WHO policies to make alcohol unaffordable through taxes and bans, potentially hitting British pubgoers.
Thousands are expected to attend the Hare Krishna Festival of Chariots in Liverpool city centre today, featuring a colourful chariot procession, chanting, dancing, and free vegetarian meals starting at 12.30pm on Church Street.
Experts warn UK households not to overload fridges as temperatures hit 30C from Sunday. Overpacking restricts airflow, making fridges work harder and use more energy.
Sheet mulching with cardboard smothers weeds and enriches soil naturally. No digging or chemicals required. A gardening specialist reveals the simple method.
Residents of a new £24m social housing estate in Cardiff report unbearable heat, failing fridges, flooding, and noise, with one epileptic man suffering seizures triggered by high temperatures.
A letter warns that the Loch Kemp hydropower scheme will damage protected ancient woodland and threaten salmon in Loch Ness.
A Russian overnight attack on Kyiv destroyed 800,000 books and killed at least 30 people. The attack involved 74 missiles and 496 drones, hitting a warehouse.
UK must install air conditioning in homes and public buildings as temperatures forecast to exceed 40C by 2050, warns Climate Change Committee report.
Brazil's round of 16 match against Norway at the 2026 World Cup will reportedly be moved to a later kick-off time due to heat concerns, following England vs Mexico's time change.
Scott McDonald urges Celtic to sign Motherwell's Elijah Just, comparing him to Stiliyan Petrov, after his World Cup exploits and 15-goal contributions.
Using black tea, a common kitchen item, can restore shine to wooden floors naturally and cheaply. Experts recommend steeping tea bags for a gentle, effective cleaner.
Climate advocates fear net zero could become 'the next Brexit' as oil crisis fuels political divide, with Reform and Tories attacking climate targets.
2025 was UK's warmest and sunniest year on record, with mean temperature 10.09°C and 1,648.5 sunshine hours.
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission says it is unaware of a humane way to kill gannets in the annual Guga hunt, adding pressure on NatureScot to refuse this year's licence.
Southern Europe swelters under deadly heatwave with temperatures up to 44C, fuelling wildfires across the Mediterranean. A boy dies in Italy.
A massive wildfire near Costa Brava, Spain, has forced the lockdown of 10 towns. Over 200 firefighters and 11 aerial units are battling the blaze, which started near La Bisbal d'Empordà.
Swansea council leader Rob Stewart says restrictions on beach barbecues and bonfires will be considered if necessary, after a councillor raised concerns about antisocial behaviour and litter.
Winters in 80% of major US cities are nine days shorter on average than in 1970-1997, Climate Central data shows, with Alaska seeing the largest reductions.
New study links fossil fuel firms' emissions to deadly heatwaves, potentially aiding legal liability cases.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defends EU's Gaza aid, says no one does more, while acknowledging no consensus on Israel sanctions.
Dr Louise Lawson argues that heatwaves expose deep social inequalities, with women and low-income families bearing the brunt, calling for investment in care and social security.
A wildfire near Costa Brava has burned 750 hectares of forest, prompting stay-at-home orders for 12,000 people in Girona as strong winds fan the flames.
A wildfire near Costa Brava has burned 750 hectares of forest, prompting stay-at-home orders for 12,000 people in Girona as strong winds fan the flames.
A massive wildfire has erupted near Costa Brava, a popular British tourist hotspot, forcing the lockdown of 10 towns. Evacuations are underway as thick smoke clouds spread.