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Fears this kind of heatwave could become commonplace by end of the century

Britain and France went on heatwave alert on Monday bracing for record temperatures as southwest Europe wilted under a scorching sun and ferocious wildfires devoured more forests.

DOMINIC Raab appeared to downplay the severity of the incoming heatwave set to hit the UK, stating “we should enjoy the sunshine”.

Dominic Raab has said he was not winking at Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner.

The GMB union called for a “maximum working temperature” of 25C in workplaces like offices - as Brits brace for life-threatening 40C temperatures on Monday and Tuesday

Latest updates: five remaining contenders take part in ITV debate ahead of next round of MP ballots on Monday

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt, Liz Truss, Tom Tugendhat and Kemi Badenoch will face off in Sunday’s second debate.

MIgaloo, the only known albino humpback whale in the world, was first spotted in 1991 off Byron Bay - he had been tracked by scientists since until two years ago when the tracking device fell off

A previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh - complete with pre-severed ear - has been discovered, according to experts. The artwork shows a bearded sitter in a brimmed hat with a neckerchief loosely tied at the throat. According to Sky News, his left ear, which he famously cut off…

Aidan Louw spent some time working for Aston Martin, fabricating parts for their F1 cars – but suffered horrific racist and homophobic abuse from some co-workers

As fresh claims emerged about Boris Johnson and Lord Frost attacked surprise favourite Penny Mordaunt. Ms Mordaunt hit back saying 'people are gong to try and stop me' - and a backer of Rishi Sunak said he doesn't 'give a flying xxxx' what Lord Frost says