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Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire
President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a series of unusual heatwaves.
Extreme weather in the UK is the 'new normal'
Sarah Keith-Lucas details five things you need to know about how the UK climate has changed.
'Complete extermination' of greys is the only way to protect red squirrels
A grey squirrel control officer says there is no other option to trapping and killing the greys after a number of cases of squirrelpox were confirmed in the Borders.
Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some
Temperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.
Canada wildfires leave train 'encased in flames' as smoke drifts towards US
The crew was rescued after the close call. Meanwhile, blazes in Canada have left Toronto under a haze and smoke heading towards several major US cities.
Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning for central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland from Wednesday.
Two capybara pups born at Longleat
Two capybara pups have been born at Longleat in Wiltshire and are exploring their new home.
Pictures released of baby vicuna born at wildlife park
The baby vicuna - the smallest member of the camel family - is settling in well at the Highland site.
Climate we had in 20th Century 'has now gone' - Met Office
The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.
Climate we had in 20th Century 'has now gone' - Met Office
The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.
First of four juvenile ospreys takes flight
The first juvenile osprey of the season leaves its nest near Wareham.
UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains.
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.
To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK