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Body of boy, 15, recovered from Manchester reservoir amid UK heatwave
At least seven people have died in water-related incidents during record-breaking June temperaturesThe body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered fr…
French skydiving plane crashes near Nancy, reportedly killing all 11 onboard
Five pairs of students and instructors dead along with pilot after plane fell suddenly near aerodrome, says prefectA skydiving plane has crashed in no…
Temperature records tumble across Europe as heatwave moves east
More than 191m people in Europe face temperatures over 35C, with extreme heat warnings from Germany to Hungary‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of …
These women said no to having kids - here's why
From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.…
Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes
Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.…
117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' animal rescue - many with gunshot wounds
Hundreds more animals are still missing from the California facility as investigators continue excavating the grounds.…
I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it
Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.…
Utah’s Cottonwood fire spreads overnight to cover 92,000 acres
Firefighters are battling the blaze in Fishlake national park that was stoked by strong winds and low humidityHundreds of firefighters in Utah have st…
Germany and Italy swelter in heatwave as records tumble across Europe
Denmark experiences highest temperature on record on Saturday in eastward spread of weather systemEurope heatwave – latest updatesGermany and Italy e…
Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled
Passengers reported being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather caused travel disruption across EuropeEurope heatwave: l…
Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east
Several countries including the UK and Switzerland have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.…
Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase
Suspect was stopped at Bangkok's main airport as he allegedly tried to fly home.…
Germany braced for temperatures ‘well over 40C’ as Europe heatwave pushes east – live
Forecasters say hottest conditions are now spreading into central and eastern Europe, including Poland and the BalkansThe UK is set to get some respit…
Snow and ice on Swiss glaciers melting at alarming rate amid heatwave, expert says
Accumulation on Switzerland’s glaciers from last winter expected to all be gone by Monday amid ‘enormous’ melt rates across AlpsSwiss glaciers are set…
Michigan parents charged with murder in death of seven-year-old son weighing 250lbs
Authorities say couple failed to take young boy to doctor and did not provide safe environment at homeA Michigan couple has been charged with murder a…
Advocates demand inquiry into Florida’s recently closed Alligator Alcatraz detention center
Environmentalists and immigrant-rights advocates demand accounting of damage done by notorious Everglades facilityWhile they welcome the recent closur…
Fourth toddler dies in France as Europe’s brutal heatwave forecast to shift east
Scientists say hot spell is worst ever, with nearly half of region’s 850 largest cities facing unprecedented heat stress The number of deaths in Franc…
‘We feel like the peasants’: women and low-income families bear brunt of heatwave
As temperatures soar across Europe, cities are struggling to adapt, further exacerbating socioeconomic divisions The heatwave afflicting western Europ…
Why is alcohol dangerous in a heatwave, and should I cut it out completely?
Those partial to a pint may be relieved to know a modest of amount of weak beer may actually be beneficialEuropean heatwave live – latest updatesAs Eu…
Radio 2 DJ Trevor Nelson taking break from broadcasting over health issues
BBC presenter, 62, ‘concentrating on getting better, being back to 100% me and getting back behind the mic’Trevor Nelson has announced he is taking a …
'There was a lot of love': Man remembers his gay parents who died in the AIDS crisis
On this week's StoryCorps, a man remembers being raised by gay parents at the height of the AIDS crisis.…
Amid the heatwave, Europe needs a new urbanism
Heatwaves are forcing the continent to choose between preserving the past and adapting for the future.…
Rescuers scramble to find Venezuela earthquake survivors. And, SCOTUS rules on asylum
Rescuers are searching for thousands of people missing after two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday. And, the Supreme Court says the U.S. can t…
Most Venezuelan city in the US rallies to help after quakes
In Doral, where more than 40% of residents are of Venezuelan origin, the community has come together to send aid to the country after it was hit by ea…
BBC DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson taking a break from work due to health issues
The Radio 2 presenter said he was now "concentrating on getting better".…
Too hot for work: why extreme heat is a threat to Europe’s productivity
High temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growthMonique Mosley is used to sweltering conditions a…
Migrating swifts loyally return every year to nests in buildings, study finds
Conservationists emphasise importance of protecting nesting sites used by ‘strongly faithful’ red-listed speciesMigratory swifts loyally return every …
European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say
Study also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring their worst ever heat stressThe heatwave scorching western Europe is th…
Experts say three recent powerful earthquakes are not related
5.6-magnitude California tremor, 7.2-magnitude temblor in Japan and two quakes in Venezuela all struck within hoursA 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a…
Major wildfire rips through moorland close to Greater Manchester
Blaze on Tintwistle Moor, Glossop, has burned more than 500 square metres, forcing road closures and smoke warningA major wildfire close to Greater Ma…