Warnings issued as torrential downpours set to batter UK following final heatwave
Britain could be seeing the last of heatwave – before rain and thunder return this weekend.
Theresa May likely to give Hinkley Point nuclear power plant the green light
May and critics have had concerns about the security implications of Chinese investment.
UK weather: Hottest day of 2016 and hottest September day in 105 years see temperatures hit 34.4C
A record-breaking 34.4C has been recorded in Gravesend.
Hottest September day for more than 50 years expected as heatwave brings highs of 31C
Health warnings have been issued as temperatures are set to remain high until the end of the week.
North Korea threatens 'merciless nuclear strike' that would 'wipe out' the US
Pyongyang has said that they are 'fully ready' to 'wipe them out to the last man any moment'.
Italian earthquake town to sue Charlie Hebdo over cartoon depicting victims as various pasta shapes
Nearly 300 people died in the earthquake satirised by Charlie Hebdo.
UK Sikh groups condemn arrest of 55 men protesting at inter-faith wedding ceremony
The men, carrying ceremonial knives, were held on suspicion of trespass as armed police called to Gurdwara.
North Korea says 'foolish' Obama has 'lost face' amid threats of sanctions over nuclear test
Pyongyang says US president is the reason why North Korea needs a strong nuclear programme.
Man jailed for using air mattress to illegally cross river into Canada
John Bennett was reportedly trying to save is pregnant Canadian girlfriend from a threatening ex-boyfriend.
Twitter mocks irony of #Grammerschools hashtag debate
Thousands took to Twitter to voice their views on grammar schools - and used the wrong spelling.
Philippines President Duterte says he didn't insult Obama but thinks UN's Ban Ki-Moon is a 'fool'
President Duterte has previously threatened to withdraw the Philippines from the United Nations.
UK weather: Heatwave returns to the south-east with sweltering highs of 31C
Warm air from Europe is being drawn into southern England, causing temperatures to rise dramatically.
North Korea nuclear test: International community condemns 'grave threat' to region
US holds talks with South Korea and Japan as Pyongyang atomic test confirmed.
South Korea's dog meat trade debated in UK Parliament as MPs urged to step in
With the 2018 Winter Olympics set to be held in South Korea, activists are hoping British MPs will step in.
Australia man charged for driving with frying pan instead of steering wheel
The man has been arrested and refused bail.
President Duterte calls Barack Obama a 'son of a b****' for opposing drug killings
Obama expected to raise concerns about death squads at a Laos summit on 6 September.
Thailand bombings: Suspect linked to Muslim separatists arrested over attacks
Abdul Kadae, detained on 3 September, is the first to be arrested since the attack on tourist hotspots.
Delhi's former women's minister arrested for rape as 'objectionable' posters appear in Goa
The arrest comes days after a leaked sex tape involving Sandeep Kumar was broadcast across the country.
Twin sons of Iraqi diplomat 'protected by diplomatic immunity' over brutal assault on teenager
Iraqi ambassador to Portugal could be expelled from position over his sons' actions.
UK weather: Heatwave with highs of 28C to return following stormy weekend of wind and rain
Forecasters are predicting highs of 27-28C for much of the following week.
Farm 24: UK farmers share rare insight into day-to-day activities of agriculture industry
The #Farm24 campaign comes amid ongoing protests by farmers over the price of milk.
A-level results: Record number of UK university places awarded as top grades fall
More than 400,000 university places have been offered, an increase of 3% from 2015.
Indonesia sinks impounded foreign boats to celebrate 71st anniversary of Independence Day
Officials refused to provide countries of origin of targeted boats but reports claimed some were Chinese.
North Korea resumes plutonium production with no plans to stop nuclear tests
N Korea's Atomic Energy Institute said they are combatting perceived US threat.
North Korea diplomat at London embassy defects to South Korea with his family
Thae Yong Ho has arrived in Seoul with his family, according to government sources.
Twitter reacts to Michael Gove beard rumours with hilarious photoshopped images
Rumoured Gove beard even has its own Twitter profile.
Hinkley Point: Theresa May urges stronger ties amid nuclear project disagreement with China
PM has delayed the Chinese nuclear deal due to security concerns, upsetting the Asian superpower.
UK weather: Warnings of water shortage and burning UV rays as heatwave hits Britain
Thames Water prepares additional 450 million litres of water ahead of the rising temperatures.
South China Sea dispute could lead to long and destructive US-China war
A study has concluded that the US should invest in submarines and missiles to decrease the Chinese threat.
Philippines lawyer says President Duterte could be charged with war crimes over drug deaths
Leila de Lima fears President Duterte could face ICC trial over 'widespread' extrajudicial killings.
