The US launched airstrikes on Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar after a drone hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which Trump called a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire.
BBC presenter Nina Warhurst received overwhelming support after urging the public to protect dementia sufferers during the UK heatwave, sharing her father's experience with mixed dementia.
Keep your bedroom cool without spending money: close windows during the day, block afternoon sun, avoid cooking, reposition fans, close internal doors, and cool your home before sleep, advises British Red Cross.
Nana Kwaku Bonsam, who cursed Harry Kane, says he has lifted the hex and predicts England's striker will dazzle against Panama in the World Cup.
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As UK temperatures soar above 30C, experts urge households to cool cooked meats within two hours and avoid putting warm food directly into the fridge to prevent bacterial growth.
Merseyside experienced its hottest June day on record, with temperatures exceeding 30°C. Crowds flocked to Crosby beach, while jellyfish washed ashore. The Met Office issued an amber warning.
Fewer than 1 in 5 people consume enough flavanols to lower heart disease risk, even if they eat five servings of fruit and vegetables daily, a new study finds.
Defqon.1, the world's largest hard dance festival, was cancelled last minute due to the Netherlands' first-ever code red heat warning, leaving thousands of attendees devastated.
UN climate chief says extreme heat in Europe is a brutal reminder of climate crisis, as UK and France break May temperature records.
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Rescuers are searching for survivors after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela, killing at least 45 people and injuring hundreds more.
Emergency measures have been deployed across the UK as a heatwave pushes temperatures above 40°C, with health warnings and transport disruptions affecting millions.
The death of the Major Oak, a 1,000-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest, prompts experts to urge stronger legal protections for ancient trees in England.
Ed Miliband argues that record-breaking temperatures make it impossible for climate sceptics to deny global warming, urging action on net zero.
Martin Rowson's cartoon depicts a man sweating in a suit as temperatures hit record highs in the UK, highlighting the urgency of climate action.
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Europe's heatwave pattern is shifting eastward, increasing heat stress in French cities and raising the risk of child deaths, a new study warns.
The UK's hottest June day record was broken for the third consecutive day as temperatures peaked at 37.3C in Santon Downham, Suffolk, surpassing the previous day's 36.7C and the 1976 record by over 1C.
The UK's highest June temperature was surpassed for the third consecutive day, reaching 37.3C in Santon Downham, Suffolk, amid a record-breaking heatwave driven by climate change.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has been selected as one of five national wildfire response teams, part of a £100 million government investment following record wildfires that scorched 47,879 hectares last year.
A UK mum reveals that pointing a fan out of an open window, not in, pulls hot air out and cools your home faster, based on physics. The trick works best when outside air is cooler.
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Professional cleaner Lynsey Crombie shares a budget-friendly hack using a wire coat hanger and an old sock to clean under fridges and other hard-to-reach spots, avoiding the need for a feather duster.
A Status Orange thunderstorm warning is in effect for Mayo, Galway, and Roscommon until 8pm Friday, with 8,000 homes losing power due to lightning strikes as Ireland swelters.
Britain's hottest summer on record in 1976 brought 15 consecutive days above 32°C, depleted reservoirs, crop failures, water rationing, and 23.65 billion ladybirds, causing 250 deaths daily.
The European Commission's Berlaymont headquarters in Brussels suffered an air conditioning shutdown on Friday amid a scorching heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C, forcing staff to endure sweltering conditions.
Richard Madeley contrasts Britain's resilient 1976 heatwave response with today's 'catastrophising', arguing boomers coped better without air conditioning or panic.
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At least seven died in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah operatives and four Israeli soldiers injured, as violence in Lebanon continues despite US-Iran ceasefire.
Richard Madeley compares the 1976 heatwave to 2026, arguing Brits have lost resilience and ability to enjoy crises, with virtue signalling and catastrophising now prevalent.
Households are advised to pour boiling water into wheelie bins during the heatwave to kill maggots, as fly larvae thrive in warm, enclosed spaces with food waste.
The 210-year-old Old Wye Bridge reopened to pedestrians on June 26, 2026, after closing due to extreme heat. The bridge must shut above 30°C or below -3°C due to cast-iron sensitivity.
The huge blaze on Tintwistle Moor has been contained after affecting 200 hectares. Firefighters remain to dampen down and check for hot spots, with support from partner agencies.
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Amateur photographers captured bioluminescence at Penmon Point, Anglesey, turning the sea electric blue. The phenomenon, caused by microscopic plankton, has been called 'the northern lights of the ocean'.
