Either the radio had packed up or they were on the wrong wavelength, leaving the men cut off from base in the sweltering heat of Upper Burma. It was March 13, 1944, and they were just two days into a...

Officials have issued a dire warning that a 'megafire' could soon engulf the Extremadura region in Spain if urgent action isn't taken. The western region is currently grappling with one of the most...

An alert has been issued after  Spain and Greece were hit by rising cases of a serious illness which kills around a third of people infected - with one area described as a hotspot. Since the...

Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists2 days agoNikos PapanikolaouBBC News, AthensEmily AtkinsonBBC NewsGreece continued to battle major wildfires across the country amid a...

Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists2 days agoNikos PapanikolaouBBC News, AthensEmily AtkinsonBBC NewsGreece continued to battle major wildfires across the country amid a...

Ten workers killed battling wildfires in Turkey23 hours agoSeher AsafGetty ImagesAt least 10 forestry and rescue workers have been killed while battling wildfires in Turkey's central Eskisehir...

Ten workers killed battling wildfires in Turkey12 hours agoSeher AsafGetty ImagesAt least 10 forestry and rescue workers have been killed while battling wildfires in Turkey's central Eskisehir...

Julia Bradbury has opened up about being involved in a "perfect" TV wedding while presenting Today At The Great Yorkshire Show on Channel 5.The TV star teamed up with Jules Hudson to front the show,...

Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete19 hours agoNikos PapanikolaouBBC NewsA major wildfire in eastern Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of people and caused...

Two dead in Italy as heatwave scorches much of Europe19 minutes agoThomas MackintoshBBC NewsGetty ImagesTwo people have died in Italy as temperatures continue to soar amid an intense heatwave across...