Ukraine and nine other countries, including the UK, Germany, and France, announce a joint programme to build a shared European anti-ballistic missile defence capability, leveraging Ukraine's wartime experience.
The western US is running out of water due to pollution, overpopulation, and climate change, threatening a 'water bankruptcy'. The Colorado River Basin, which sustains 40 million people, is drying up, sparking conflicts over its future.
Donald Trump has approved sharp reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, cutting 'close to a million and a half acres each' and opening land to developers and the oil industry.
Bali has lost over 6,500 hectares of rice fields in five years. Tourism consumes 65% of fresh water, leaving farmers dry and aquifers depleted.
Dr Toby Kiers, evolutionary biologist, discusses her award-winning work mapping fungal networks on Palmyra Atoll and the crucial role of subterranean fungi in planetary health. Networks exceed 100 quadrillion km.
The sale of 'Gus', a 67-million-year-old T rex skeleton, at Sotheby's for $20M-$30M raises alarms among palaeontologists who warn that private fossil sales harm scientific research.
Nearly three-quarters of UK media articles about June's record heatwave omitted any mention of climate change, with only 6% of Sun stories and 9% of Mirror stories referencing global heating, analysis shows.
The Scottish Association for Marine Science has appointed the ocean as a board trustee, giving it a formal say in decisions to protect marine ecosystems.
The US Preventive Services Taskforce has not issued binding recommendations since March 2025 due to RFK Jr's overhaul, stalling updates on child tobacco cessation, cervical cancer screening, and more.
Emmanuel Macron presided over his final Bastille Day parade in Paris as a heatwave and wildfires forced cancellations of firework displays and balls across France. The parade featured 6,700 troops, 98 aircraft, and 25 Ukrainian soldiers, highlighting Euro
Cincinnati has a $1.9bn infrastructure fund from a railroad sale, but restrictions imposed by Republican state lawmakers prevent spending on new housing, exacerbating the city's housing crisis.
The Church of England voted against a plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030, passing a weaker amendment. Campaigners criticize the church for lacking moral leadership as one of England's biggest landowners, with only 3.5% currently used for nature restor
Aldi confirms free period products in all UK store toilets throughout summer school holidays, addressing period poverty as students lose access to school-provided items.
Residents in south Llanelli are plagued by a severe fly infestation since June, leaving them unable to cook, eat, or open windows. The council is investigating as a priority.
Hay fever sufferers warned that mobile phones can trap pollen and worsen symptoms during the UK heatwave, with high pollen levels forecast. Experts advise regular cleaning.
The Royal Horticultural Society urges UK gardeners to leave out a saucer with pebbles and a 'bee drinker' to help bees survive heatwaves, as temperatures exceed 30C.
The UK has recorded as many days above 30°C in 2026 as during the infamous 1976 heatwave, with 24 such days so far. The North East, however, misses out on the latest heatwave.
A wildfire in County Durham spread across 100,000 square metres—the size of 14 football pitches—prompting 64 emergency calls. Witnesses described the flames as 'frightening' and spreading rapidly.
Royal Mail warns UK households never to open the front door with a dog behind you, citing 2,019 attacks last year. Deliveries may be suspended if a dog poses a danger.
Cleaning expert Emily Tweten shares a homemade window cleaner using cornflour, a kitchen staple, that removes grime and prevents streaks in just five minutes.
Moss can invade lawns in July, but ferrous sulphate (iron sulphate) kills it and strengthens grass. BBC Garden Rescue expert Lee Burkhill explains how to apply it safely for a lush, moss-free lawn.
Pupils struggle with anxiety and lethargy in 40C classrooms as schools use water trays and films; closures divide working parents, with over 2.2 million children relying on free school meals.
Weather maps indicate a fourth UK heatwave before end of July, with 30C+ temperatures forecast across 54 areas. 2026 ties 1976 record for 24 days above 30C.
Rugby star Joe Marler criticises Britain's 'life-maxxing' obsession, promoting small, simple habits for better health. A poll reveals 56% feel pressured to optimise every aspect of life, but Marler says little changes matter most.
Flying Ant Day is expected soon due to warm weather. Experts advise sealing gaps, removing food sources, and using fly screens to keep ants out.
British couple Simon Batchelor and Lisa Fryett are in critical condition after being rescued from a deadly wildfire in Almeria, Spain. A fundraiser has raised over £46,000 for their family.
Grosvenor Square in Mayfair reopens July 20 after a £25 million refurbishment, featuring 150,000 plants, wetlands, and climate-resilient design to boost biodiversity and reduce flooding.
Thomas Tuchel reportedly gives England players CoreCtrl thermoregulation drink and custom Lucozade electrolyte mix during mandatory FIFA hydration breaks at the World Cup.
Perth boxing coach John Andrew McKechnie launches 'Cathy's Song' — a white-collar boxing and live music event at UHI Perth on October 24 to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of his mother Cathy.
Rugby star Joe Marler surprises office workers to promote simple daily habits over extreme 'life-maxxing' trends, backed by research showing 56% of Brits attempt drastic optimizations.