11 h. ago Thousands evacuated in Spain as deadly heatwave fans Mediterranean wildfires

Boy, four, dies of heatstroke in Rome as scientists say high temperatures and fires are reminder of climate emergencyThe deadly heatwave fanning wildfires across the Mediterranean region has claimed at least three lives and forced thousands of people from their homes.Firefighters continued to battle blazes on Tuesday and authorities braced for further damage as temperatures in some areas surged well past 40C. In Spain, a Romanian man in his 50s died after suffering 98% burns while trying to rescue horses from a burning stable near Madrid on Monday night. Continue reading...

Events

20 h. ago Carer performed sex act on disabled man in car at tourist attraction after bowling date

Megan Neilson, 28, was assigned to assist the 29-year-old man who suffers from cerebral palsy and has a learning disability. The two developed a close relationship, which led to them confessing their love for each other

Politics

22 h. ago The Seine in Paris is open for swimming. Tourists and residents embrace it as temperatures soar

Swimming in the Seine is an increasingly popular tourist attraction in the French capital, and a must-do for Parisians themselves

Politics

34 h. ago Arthur's Seat blaze continues as firefighters battle to bring fire under control

The cause of the blaze was likely started by human activity, according to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Group Commander Niall MacLennan.

Events

60 h. ago Arthur's Seat fire LIVE: Iconic Edinburgh landmark burning as huge blaze seen across capital

Fire crews are at the scene of a suspected wildfire in Edinburgh.

Events

63 h. ago Wildfires close Mount Vesuvius trails while fierce blazes continue in France

French officials says heatwave in southern Europe complicates efforts to contain biggest wildfire since 1949Tourist trails have been closed on Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy as firefighters tackle a huge blaze on the volcano’s slopes, while officials warned of another “challenging day” for those working to contain France’s biggest wildfire since 1949.The wildfire on Mount Vesuvius, close to Naples, broke out a few days ago and by Saturday afternoon had stretched to about 3km (1.9 miles) wide, destroying hundreds of hectares of woodland and killing wild animals. Thick smoke could be seen from Pompeii and Naples. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Holt Heath fire: Major incident declared as 100 firefighters tackle Dorset blaze

Around 100 firefighters are battling a blaze of approximately. 1,000m x 800m at Holt Heath, near Wimborne. An amber wildfire alert has now been issued for the coming days

Events

3 d. ago Deadly Greek wildfire is battled by firefighters as strong winds raise spectre it could spread and could widespread devastation

Hundreds of firefighters battled a deadly wildfire near Athens for a second day on Saturday, with strong winds raising fears it could spread.

Events

3 d. ago California wildfires: Thousands near LA ordered to evacuate as fast

Hundreds of firefighters are battling the Canyon Fire, which ignited Thursday afternoon in Ventura and Los Angeles counties

Events

3 d. ago Huge blaze breaks out at Morrisons petrol station as police close off road

One person was injured after a fire took hold at a Morrisons petrol station based in Doncaster, with South Yorkshire Police sealing off a road to stop any expansion of the fire

Events

3 d. ago Firefighters battle to prevent reignition of France’s largest wildfire as residents return home

About 1,400 firefighters have been deployed in France's southern Aude region to prevent the country's largest wildfire in decades from reigniting

Events

4 d. ago Wildfires hit Mount Vesuvius: Huge flames break out around volcano as deadly blazes sweep through Europe amid scorching heatwave

Dramatic footage shows flames engulfing the volcano in Naples, Italy , as firefighters battle to control them.

Events

4 d. ago Huge blaze rips through ancient Spanish church: Firefighters battle to save major tourist attraction 

Dramatic footage shows thick smoke billowing out from the historic UNESCO-listed mosque-cathedral of Cordoba on Friday night, as flames lapped at its roof.

Events

4 d. ago California wildfires live updates: Thousands near LA ordered to evacuate as fast

Hundreds of firefighters are battling the Canyon Fire, which ignited Thursday afternoon in Ventura and Los Angeles counties

Events

4 d. ago Carer dodges jail after performing sex act on disabled man at tourist attraction

Megan Neilson, 28, has been suspended from holding any care roles after she performed a sex act on a vulnerable disabled man at Falkirk Wheel in central Scotland

Events

4 d. ago Alison Moyet says she is 'away from' huge French wildfire after being caught in blaze

The singer, who was on holiday in Aude, is best known for being part of the synth-pop duo Yazoo with former Depeche Mode musician Vince Clarke

Events

6 d. ago ‘Unprecedented’ wildfire burns area size of Paris in southern France

Advancing blaze scorches 16,000 hectares near Spanish border, destroying homes and forcing people to fleeHundreds of firefighters are battling to stop the spread of a fast-moving wildfire in southern France after one woman died and nine people were injured as the blaze scorched a vast area of the Corbières hills.The blaze burned an area the size of Paris over one afternoon and night and was still burning on Wednesday evening, making it the second biggest fire in France in 50 years. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Clarkson's Farm fan works out way to avoid queue disappointment

Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm has become a major tourist attraction and one fan has worked out a way they can visit both the shop and the pub without disappointment

Politics

6 d. ago France’s largest wildfire this summer leaves one dead and many injured

Blaze burns through 13,000 hectares close to Spanish border, destroying homes and forcing residents to fleeHundreds of firefighters are battling to stop the spread of a fast-moving wildfire in southern France, after one woman died and nine people were injured as the blaze scorched a vast area of the Corbières hills.The fire, which started on Tuesday afternoon, has burned 13,000 hectares inland from the Mediterranean near the Spanish border, and is the largest and fastest-spreading wildfire in France this summer. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Dramatic video shows firefighters battling 991 acre wildfire in California

Watch as firefighters try to battle a raging wildfire in California, which has surpassed 991 acres.

Events