People in the US: how have you coped during this summer of record heat? #Environment #Climate #USNews
Hawaii has often dodged the path of hurricanes. Why did it see so many storms this summer? #Weather #Environment #Oceans
English winemakers expect 'vintage year' after record-breaking summer heat #Wine #Climate #Farming
Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax - a nice little earner for Italian hotspots #Travel #Europe #Tax
Man and woman arrested in London on suspicion of aiding Iran's foreign intelligence #WorldNews #Geopolitics #Espionage
Lindy Cameron appointed first ever female head of UK Foreign Office #Politics #UKNews #WomenInPower
MPs on both sides urge Commons not to take 'extraordinary risk' of forcing through assisted dying bill #Politics #Law #Society
Ralph Lauren proves the American dream still sells at New York fashion week #Fashion #News #Style
Japan seeks change to new UN world map over Russia 'misconception' #WorldNews #Geopolitics #Maps
Chemical companies reach $455m settlement with North Carolina over 'forever chemicals' claims #Environment #Chemicals #News
Elon Musk attacks film-maker behind documentary about him #WorldNews #Technology #Business
OpenAI not on track to reduce risk of 'catastrophic' loss of control, says board member #AI #Technology #Risk
Malta warned of corruption crisis after Daphne Caruana Galizia verdict sends 'chill down the spine' #WorldNews #Corruption #PressFreedom
Ryanair will dispute passenger's claim he was sucked out of window #News #Business #Travel
Fascism on the rise in the UK, Anglican bishop says #Politics #UK #Religion
Glencore's former head of oil pleads not guilty to bribery charges #Business #Crime #GlobalNews
Houthis seize key Yemeni port of Mocha in drive to take control of Red Sea coast #WorldNews #MiddleEast #Geopolitics
NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions #Health #Environment #UKNews
Secret systems used by Israel in mass killings of Gaza civilians revealed in new film #WorldNews #MiddleEast #Documentary
UK ministers explore raising price of water for some users amid shortages #Environment #Water #UKNews
Chemical industry backed laws in three US states to restrict use of air pollution data #Environment #Pollution #USNews
'Our forefathers are coming back': Naga people celebrate after Oxford museum agrees to return remains #WorldNews #Heritage #Decolonization
Trump makes highly unusual promise of $5,000 for all if Republicans win midterms | First Thing #Politics #USPolitics #Elections
RNLI steps up security after attacks by far-right agitators over small boat rescues #WorldNews #Immigration #Charity
Vance appears to walk back Trump's offer of $5,000 'dividend' if Republicans win midterms - US politics live #Politics #Elections #USNews
Iceland to become first UK high street retailer to open shop in Falkland Islands #Business #Retail #Global
Grace Tame apologises for comments labelling rape of Israeli women during Hamas attacks 'propaganda' #WorldNews #HumanRights #Politics
Tourists in England face nightly levy on hotel and Airbnb stays under new plans #Travel #Business #UK
Climate 'feedback loops' could worsen global warming by 30%, study finds #Environment #ClimateChange #Science
Tens of millions of people fail to get humanitarian aid as global system crumbles #WorldNews #HumanitarianAid #GlobalDevelopment
Hospitality industry fears jobs at risk from plan to give mayors powers to impose 'tourist tax' #Politics #Economy #Travel
Russian drones kill at least nine in strikes targeting warehouses and ports in Ukraine - Europe live #WorldNews #Ukraine #Russia
Primark to offer home delivery as it prepares to split from owner ABF #Business #Retail #News
John Lewis losses widen to £124m as shopper confidence dips #Business #Retail #Economics
Sydney man jailed for 3.5 years over 'fake' defence reports for Chinese spies #Espionage #WorldNews #Australia
Labor friends of Palestine criticise Australia's decision not to join sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank #WorldNews #Politics #MiddleEast
Thursday briefing: 68 facts about the Bayeux tapestry as it goes on display #History #Art #Culture
The ABC and the Guardian call on One Nation to reverse media ban amid censorship concerns #Media #Politics #Australia
Wall Street Journal publisher convicted in Hong Kong of deterring reporter from union role #WorldNews #Media #HongKong
Man charged with sexual abuse of children linked to former Adelaide youth detention centre #WorldNews #Crime #Justice