A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains
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King Charles shows his support for the Afghan women's cricket team, who are no longer allowed to play official games.
Air conditioning creates political divide in France
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
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About 68,000 homes in Brittany have been affected, with electricity unlikely to be fully restored until Wednesday night.
Stokes reveals 'highest pressure' of England captaincy
Captain Ben Stokes admits England are under the “highest amount of pressure” since he and coach Brendon McCullum took charge four years ago.
Ben Stokes reveals 'highest pressure' of England captaincy
Captain Ben Stokes admits England are under the “highest amount of pressure” since he and coach Brendon McCullum took charge four years ago.
Wales boss Bellamy in talks over Burnley job
Burnley hope to complete a deal to appoint Wales boss Craig Bellamy following Scott Parker's departure.
Train passed red signal before fatal crash, says report
A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.
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UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
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GTA 6 will cost $80 - and physical edition will not contain a disc
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Tuchel's England are opposite to Southgate's - and built to beat top teams
BBC Sport's football tactics writer Umir Irfan explains why Thomas Tuchel's England system is built to prosper against the world's top nations.
Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like?
Burnham's top team starting to take shape as questions remain over his policies and priorities.
France confirms first Ebola case
The French doctor had been working in DR Congo, where more than 260 people are known to have died.
Why Bellingham was not sent off for covering his mouth
England midfielder Jude Bellingham was not shown a red card despite covering his mouth while talking to Ghana's Jordan Ayew.
Why Bellingham was not sent off for covering his mouth
England midfielder Jude Bellingham was not shown a red card despite covering his mouth while talking to Ghana's Jordan Ayew.
Lazio to pay compensation in pregnancy dispute case
Lazio Women have been ordered to pay compensation to former midfielder Maja Gothberg because they unlawfully ended her employment due to pregnancy.