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BBC weather forecaster Ben Rich explains what is driving the ferocious heat across many parts of Europe.

Crews warn people to avoid swimming in open water after finding the body of a 16-year-old boy.

Network Rail urges customers to only travel if absolutely necessary on Monday and Tuesday.

The government will provide funds so all schools can have at least one kit after parents' campaign.

An amber extreme heat warning begins in England ahead of Monday and Tuesday's red alert.

The pair, thought to have been a couple, were found by staff at the Hotel Continentale on Saturday.

The Met Office has issued a red weather alert for extreme heat while temperatures could reach new highs.

A lorry driver says his TikTok videos has prompted lots of viewers to start training to do the job.

The Sunday papers feature coverage of the Tory leadership contest and this week's extreme weather.

It was taken last month by photographer Chris Jackson at Raymill, the duchess's home in Wiltshire.

Since getting divorced in her 60s, Jenny Hibbert has taken her camera to the Arctic and Mongolia.

A burns nurse warns some are using expired sunscreen as they try to pay for food and bills.

Wales' Grand Slam winning captain Ryan Jones has revealed he has been diagnosed with early onset dementia.

Tax policy has become a major dividing line between the candidates to become new prime minister.

The star of the Top Gun films was spotted at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford.

Temperatures are expected to hit 30C in southern Scotland next week, but could reach a wider area.

Cameron Wood says he was left feeling travel sick and unsafe during two trips on trains in Wales.

Captain Preet Chandi aims to be the first woman to cross Antarctica coast-to-coast solo and unsupported.

The child dies despite his family flagging down an ambulance while driving to a hospital, police say.

The health secretary says people should also keep an eye out for vulnerable people and neighbours.