The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.

Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.

The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.

A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.

Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.

A body is found in the search for Lilly, 14, who was reported missing on Saturday.

Rail company Deutsche Bahn had to pause train services across the country for more than two-and-a-half hours.

The review of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust is expected to detail how failings led to deaths and avoidable harm.