Thousands may have died in UK’s exceptional May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK’s exceptionally hot weather in recent months. Read More
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At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire, Thai authorities say
Firefighters were called to the scene just after midnight local time and discovered patrons fleeing through the flame-enveloped front door of the venue. Read More
Anthony Zurcher: From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era
The senator’s career was marked by a willingness to adapt to America’s dramatically changing political climate, writes the BBC’s North America correspondent. Read More
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
He took power in 1996 after staging a bloodless coup against his father, and went on to transform Qatar into the gas-rich power it is today. Read More
Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires
The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province. Read More
Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM. Read More
US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after ‘brief and sudden illness’, his office says
The influential politician has just returned from Kyiv, where he met Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday. Read More
How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter
The German supermarket’s $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart? Read More
At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
Police have urged the public to stay away from the area. Read More
T. rex could become most expensive fossil ever – but it’s a problem for scientists
A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex will go on sale in New York with a pre-sale value of $30m. Read More