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Met Office yellow warnings remain active across parts of England and Wales, with heavy downpours, large hail and lightning threatening flash flooding and travel disruption into Thursday.
A child and three firefighters were among those hospitalised as multiple wildfires tore through the West Midlands on the UK's hottest day of the year, destroying homes in Stourbridge, Stoke-on-Trent and Worcestershire and prompting a major incident declaration in Warwickshire.
The Severn Valley Railway has temporarily halted its steam-hauled passenger services due to prolonged hot and dry weather, replacing them with diesel locomotives to mitigate wildfire risks. The decision follows a recent lineside fire and reflects broader environmental concerns impacting heritage attractions.
A domestic violence victim has described a "traumatic" attack in her Travelodge room after reception staff reportedly gave her abuser a key, one of several incidents raising significant concerns about guest security at the hotel chain.
Police say officers were attacked and homes were targeted during three nights of unrest in the Norfolk town, where residents and officials have criticised a lack of engagement over asylum accommodation.
An analysis of major trauma data from England and Wales found e-scooter riders were more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries and internal injuries than motorcyclists or cyclists.
A man accused of starting the Old Trails fire near Spokane was previously examined in two separate arson investigations, as thousands remain displaced by wildfires in Washington state.
Thames Valley Police chief constable Jason Hogg said he is taking legal advice as ministers defend the early release scheme on prison capacity grounds.
More than 60 accounts belonging to Saudi activists, academics and media figures have reportedly been made unavailable inside the kingdom after legal demands from authorities.
Residents and tourists have described smoke, hurried evacuations and cancelled travel plans as emergency crews tackle major wildfires in France and Spain.
Syrian officials said two explosive devices detonated near a hotel used by the French president, injuring police officers and others as security teams attempted to defuse them.
More than a dozen communities near the French Pyrenees have been cleared as firefighters tackle a large wildfire during renewed heat and strong winds.
Following a knife attack in Belfast, protests have taken place in several Scottish cities, including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ayr. Police have maintained a strong presence to manage crowds and prevent disorder. This report explains who is affected and the safety measures in place.
A teenage rape victim has criticised a court decision not to send the boys who attacked her to prison, saying the outcome felt like “a rock in my face”. He
Public Health Wales issued a heatwave health warning on Friday as forecasters signalled temperatures close to 30C in parts of the country in the coming days. Th
Israeli forces intercepted an aid flotilla sailing toward Gaza, halting the final vessels at sea and bringing the mission to a close, according to public report
The UK’s halt on refugee family reunion has resulted in potentially thousands of children staying apart from their families, with new analysis showing significant ongoing separations. This affects vulnerable individuals who rely on the process to escape dangerous situations and reunite safely. The suspension also raises questions about local authority resources and future government policy on asylum support.
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