Hundreds thought to have died as record-breaking heatwave grips Canada and US

Hundreds of people are thought to have died in a record-breaking heatwave sweeping across parts of the US and western Canada.

At least 19 people missing after mudslide sweeps away houses in central Japan

At least 19 people are missing after a powerful mudslide swept away rows of houses in the town of Atami, west of Tokyo, Japanese authorities said.

Morrisons agrees £6.3bn takeover bid by consortium pledging to be ‘good stewards’

Supermarket giant Morrisons has agreed a takeover offer from a consortium in a deal worth £6.3bn.

Hundreds thought to have died as record-breaking heatwave grips Canada and US

Hundreds of people are thought to have died in a record-breaking heatwave sweeping across parts of the US and western Canada.

At least 19 people missing after mudslide sweeps away houses in central Japan

At least 19 people are missing after a powerful mudslide swept away rows of houses in the town of Atami, west of Tokyo, Japanese authorities said.

Doctors call for ‘targeted COVID prevention measures’ to stay after 19 July

Some coronavirus prevention measures should remain after 19 July to stop the "alarming" rise in cases, the British Medical Association says.

Home Office attacked for ‘shameful’ decisions that have ‘failed to protect’ trafficking victims

More than 250 possible victims of modern slavery may have been blocked from support in the last year, according to government data.