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Most deaths will have occurred in the June heatwave, experts say, when a rare red heat alert was issued. ​More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales Most deaths will have occurred in the June heatwave, experts say, when a rare red heat alert was issued.

After a brief drop in temperature many areas will see heat and humidity build again this week ​Heatwave to intensify in second week as wildfires burn across UK After a brief drop in temperature many areas will see heat and humidity build again this week After a brief drop in temperature many areas will see

Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on British soil. ​UK bans support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on

The man in custody has since been re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, police say. ​Counter terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death The man in custody has since been re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, police say. The man in custody has

England are now without a Test head coach and captain as Brendon McCullum leaves after four years in the role. ​McCullum sacked as England Test head coach England are now without a Test head coach and captain as Brendon McCullum leaves after four years in the role. England are now without a Test head coach

Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. ​Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Police say they are

What is driving the UK’s fall in healthy life expectancy? ​We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem? What is driving the UK’s fall in healthy life expectancy? What is driving the UK’s fall in healthy life expectancy? 

The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province, according to local media ​Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province, according

England boss Thomas Tuchel is praised by some for saying his players “got lucky” in World Cup quarter-final win over Norway – but match-winner Jude Bellingham disagrees. ​Tuchel angry at ‘lucky’ England – but Bellingham defends players England boss Thomas Tuchel is praised by some for saying his players “got lucky” in World Cup quarter-final

Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman. ​US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman. Vice-President JD Vance is among