Gale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages on the island, as parts of the continent also continue to tackle fires. ...
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More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency saysMore than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says
Scorching temperatures and very low levels of rain have seen droughts declared across much of England. ...
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13
People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say ...
Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in IraqSaudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure. ...
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagersFour women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers
The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers. ...
Japan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quakeJapan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake
At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday. ...
The evidence that shows today’s 20-somethings really do have it worseThe evidence that shows today’s 20-somethings really do have it worse
People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC. ...
Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talksBurnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks
In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care. ...
Polanski says guillotine re-post was mistake but refuses to apologisePolanski says guillotine re-post was mistake but refuses to apologise
The Green leader re-posted a photo of a man wearing a guillotine t-shirt and the name Nigel. ...
Watch: The moment quake hit JapanWatch: The moment quake hit Japan
Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island on 28 July. ...