Severe weather37 mins agoTens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot as wildfires spreadThe fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula. 37 mins ago1 hr ago'Brief splash' of rain not enough, forecasters sayRain is forecast in the West Country this weekend, but a yellow heat health alert is in place.1 hr ago1 hr agoWatch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot, as Spain's government declares national emergency.1 hr ago20 hrs agoCan you be fined for using a hosepipe?Ben Rich looks at what is and isn't allowed during a hosepipe ban.20 hrs ago2 days agoEven camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperaturesHerders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.2 days ago3 days agoTropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coastStorm surges up to 4ft are possible along parts of the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts, officials say.3 days ago4 days agoCanadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US airThe US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final in New Jersey.4 days ago5 days agoWatch: Torrential rain hits New York and New Jersey triggering flash floodsWater cascaded into subway stations and flooded streets, with people seen wading through water.5 days ago7 days agoUK heatwave hits two-week markIt is the longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as the UK heatwave reaches 14 days.7 days ago...