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The UK's National Drought Group is meeting to consider declaring more areas in drought as the country faces a fifth heat wave, with over 20 million people already under hosepipe bans and the driest July on record for England and Wales. In Canada, an 80-year-old woman died fleeing a wildfire in British Columbia, where a state of emergency has been declared and more than 20,000 people evacuated, with a cherry farmer describing the harrowing escape of workers from her farms.

A climate scientist said the extreme heat across the northern hemisphere is not surprising but the rate of change is concerning, urging adaptation and mitigation. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is beginning a summer cost of living tour, focusing on consumer issues like fake bargains and subscription traps, with expected targeted measures rather than large spending commitments.

The US envoy for Gaza insisted the US-backed peace plan is the only way forward after Israel rejected it, while Hamas agreed to the 15-point document. Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in a special criminal court in Dublin after being extradited from the UAE, charged with directing a criminal organization. Other news included funerals in Thailand for a 14-year-old shooter and his grandparents, and Iran's choice of a new National Security Council leader.

  1. 1:17
  2. 1:18

    Claim UK records hottest day of the year with 38.1C

    The National Drought Group was due to meet the following day.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 1:18-1:32

  3. 1:18

    Claim UK records hottest day of the year with 38.1C

    The National Drought Group was due to meet the following day.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 1:18-1:32

  4. 1:59

    Claim UK records hottest day of the year with 38.1C

    July was the driest month on record for England and Wales.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 1:59-2:03

  5. 2:03

    Claim UK records hottest day of the year with 38.1C

    Seven regions in England are in official drought conditions.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 2:03-2:11

  6. 2:51

    Claim UK records hottest day of the year with 38.1C

    Temperatures are forecast to reach 35 degrees Celsius in the southeast.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 2:51-3:02

  7. 2:51

    Claim UK records hottest day of the year with 38.1C

    Temperatures are forecast to reach 35 degrees Celsius in the southeast.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 2:51-3:02

  8. 4:09
  9. 4:09

    Claim State of emergency declared in British Columbia as wildfires force evacuations

    An 80-year-old woman died while fleeing the wildfires.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 4:09-4:19

  10. 8:46
  11. 9:39

    Claim Climate scientist warns extreme heat events becoming more frequent

    Extreme heat events are increasing in frequency and occurring simultaneously across the northern hemisphere.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 9:39-9:46

  12. 9:46

    Claim Climate scientist warns extreme heat events becoming more frequent

    The rate of change in extreme heat events is considered a major concern.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 9:46-9:53

  13. 12:41
  14. 12:41

    Claim PM returns from break with renewed cost of living focus

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham returns from his summer break and plans a UK tour across August to focus on cost of living, asking people what would make their life better.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 12:41-12:45

  15. 12:46

    Claim PM returns from break with renewed cost of living focus

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham returns from his summer break and plans a UK tour across August to focus on cost of living, asking people what would make their life better.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 12:46-12:53

  16. 12:54

    Claim PM returns from break with renewed cost of living focus

    The tour will focus on tackling misleading pricing and unwanted subscriptions.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 12:54-13:06

  17. 12:54

    Claim PM returns from break with renewed cost of living focus

    The tour will focus on tackling misleading pricing and unwanted subscriptions.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 12:54-13:06

  18. 14:31

    Claim PM returns from break with renewed cost of living focus

    There is limited room for manoeuvre on cost of living measures because the budget is not until the end of October and the chancellor wants to keep a firm grip on public finances.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 14:31-14:42

  19. 16:39
  20. 20:25
  21. 21:35

    Claim Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai to Ireland

    Kinahan is expected to be charged with directing a criminal organisation upon arrival.

    BBC News, 10 August 2026, 21:35-21:49

  22. 24:32
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