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Washington wildfires force 60,000 to evacuate homes

Around 60,000 people have evacuated parts of Washington state as wildfires burn near Spokane, destroying about 600 buildings and cutting power to thousands.

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A woman dressed in black capris, grey jumper and black trousers wraps her arm around a young boy in black shorts, black top and black trainers, as both survey the damage of a burnt tree and rubble of a building

Volunteers clear Syston Brook to cut winter flood risk

Volunteers from Syston Community Flood Group cleared silt from Syston Brook after past winter floods, as the Environment Agency and council backed efforts to reduce flood risk.

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Volunteers in high viz on the floor of a river with almost no water lifting soil and silt

South Korea records its highest ever temperature as heatwave grips country

South Korea recorded its highest-ever temperature on Sunday as Yangsan hit 42.5C, prompting heat alerts, outdoor activity warnings and a baseball game cancellation.

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Women use portable fans to cool off at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul in July. South Korea has recorded its hottest temperature and issued a heat alert.

Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn

Farmers warn Britain could face food shortages as drought, heatwaves and water restrictions hit crops across England, with wheat especially affected and harvests coming earlier than ever.

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A red combine harvester kicks up dust while cutting through a parched wheat field

Evacuations near Athens as wildfires spread across Greece, France and Spain

Gale-force winds pushed flames deeper into Greece’s Attica region as France’s Gironde megafire and a major blaze in Provence remained active.

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Further drought could cause food shortages, NFU warns

The National Farmers' Union has warned drought could lead to shortages of some foods as poor crop yields, water shortages and heatwaves put pressure on farms across England and Wales.

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An overhead shot showing a patchwork of brown, dried out fields in Northamptonshire.

Hundreds of dead fish linked to heatwave in Norwich river

Hundreds of fish have died in Norwich’s River Wensum, with officials linking the incident to heatwave conditions and contamination from surface water drainage after heavy rainfall.

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A large dead fish on the river bank, possibly a carp, surrounded by smaller fish. The grass of the riverbank is visible to the right.

Rhun ap Iorwerth yn galw am wersi ar ôl llifogydd Gwaelod-y-garth

Dywedodd Rhun ap Iorwerth fod angen ymchwiliad cyflym a thrylwyr i'r llifogydd yng Ngwaelod-y-garth, wrth iddo ymweld â thrigolion a galw am wersi i'w dysgu.

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Scientist's lifelong search ends with discovery of rare pink-striped seaweed

After 40 years, Prof Christine Maggs has helped identify a tiny pink-striped seaweed from Cornish maerl beds as a new species.

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Woman scientific diver exploring a Cornish maerl bed surrounded by other seaweeds stretching up around her.

El Niño forecast to intensify, raising heat and drought risks worldwide

The World Meteorological Organization warned that a strengthening El Niño from August to October could worsen heat, drought and flooding, threaten India’s monsoon and affect weather worldwide.

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People wade through a flooded street and a man pushes a stalled motor rickshaw

England and Wales on track for driest July on record

England and Wales are on course for their driest July on record after relentless heatwaves, with drought declared in large parts of the UK and wildfire risk rising.

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A cricket match on a yellow-brown, dry outfield with a green square

Hedgehog road deaths could devastate small populations

A Nottingham Trent University study found road collisions killed 15% to 29% of hedgehogs in four Nottinghamshire populations, with smaller groups especially at risk.

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Weather & Science

Washington wildfires force 60,000 to evacuate homes

Volunteers clear Syston Brook to cut winter flood risk

South Korea records its highest ever temperature as heatwave grips country

Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn

Evacuations near Athens as wildfires spread across Greece, France and Spain

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Washington wildfires force 60,000 to evacuate homes

Volunteers clear Syston Brook to cut winter flood risk

South Korea records its highest ever temperature as heatwave grips country

Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn

Evacuations near Athens as wildfires spread across Greece, France and Spain

Further drought could cause food shortages, NFU warns

Hundreds of dead fish linked to heatwave in Norwich river

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