Temperatures reach 36.7C in Merryfield, Somerset, the highest temperature so far this year and the hottest June day on record.
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England strike late after huge NZ opening stand
England take two late wickets to hang in their decider against New Zealand on a brutal opening day of the third Test at Trent Bridge.
'Disruptive' passenger restrained on Jet2 flight dies
Callum Kerr was held by other passengers after an alleged assault on a Cyprus to Manchester flight.
Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants
The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years.
Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable
Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race.
Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.
Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.
Could a Madison Square Garden wedding be the love story of Taylor Swift's wildest dreams?
Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.
Hamilton and Ferrari a huge title threat - Russell
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are "a huge threat" for this year's world championship, according to Mercedes driver George Russell.
Why it's time for Saka and Rashford - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel needs to change some personnel as well as his team's mindset when they face Panama.
Apple hikes prices on some products by nearly 20%
Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".
Prosecutors drop outstanding rape case against Harvey Weinstein
The case had already been tried three times, and accuser Jessica Mann said she does not wish to go through with a fourth trial.
Teenager cleared of murdering nine-year-old girl
A jury at Bristol Crown Court finds a 16-year-old not guilty of murder and manslaughter.
Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.
Raducanu misses Wimbledon practice amid injury concern
Emma Raducanu misses training at Wimbledon on Thursday as she manages an injury aggravated by her run to the Queen's final.
Education secretary says she'll turn Tory leader's insult into a T-shirt
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's called Bridget Phillipson a 'spiteful class warrior' at PMQs.
Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.
What we know so far
The two quakes have killed at least 164 people and injured nearly 1,000, with more feared trapped under rubble.
'I thought I was going to die' - people describe earthquake panic
Buildings were flattened in the capital Caracas, where voices have been heard calling from the rubble.
NFL's Arnold 'primary conspirator' in alleged kidnapping
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery.
How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.