Technology

England and Wales have seen their driest July on record, provisional Met Office figures show.

Heat health alerts have been issued for most of England, with temperatures set to hit 35C today - as farmers warned about the impact of the prolonged hot weather on food production.

Countries across Europe are on the brink of an energy emergency as the River Danube falls to record-low water levels - with Romania carrying out underwater detonations to improve water flow.

Australia has defended its world-first ban on ‌social media for under-16s after a study found there had been little drop in use months after the ban took effect.

Firefighters are still tackling a blaze that has caused "total devastation" to a heathland in Suffolk – with the National Trust launching a public appeal to restore the reserve.