18th July - Today's News: Longest Dry Spell in Central England for 30 Years as Heatwave Ends

It's been the longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as heatwave hits two-week mark but finally the heatwave set to end after temperatures exceed 30C for 13th day in a row

Ireland on course for its longest-ever heatwave as public warned over water safety

Multiple wildfire incidents prompt evacuations and fire service response

Cairngorms wildfire is 'not contained' and still burning hard, residents warn - at least the BBC now acknowledge the fire started near Ryvoan, and not at the bothy itself!

Meanwhile, in the southern Pennines, a major incident still in place as wildfire continues three weeks after it first broke out. 

Spain's largest wildfire of the year burns 12,000 hectares in Zaragoza

In British Colombia, erratic winds, threat of lightning make Boston Bar firefighting efforts challenging, wildfire service says

What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact.  Meanwhile, petulant 6 year old girlie Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities (cos obviously Canada controls the weather in North America ...... )

So, how does wildfire smoke affect your health?

And ‘it’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices

At least two dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died

Climate change driving more rains that lead to deadly flash floods, experts say

Two dead after violent thunderstorms leave 53,000 without power in France

And at least three killed and hundreds displaced by heavy rain in Chile