World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists

Tehran brings back cleric behind 2009 protest crackdown to head its Basij militia

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Tourists flock to Mount Etna to witness eruption despite safety warnings

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In quake-hit Cali, ‘hugs here’ station brings comfort amid rubble

Engine parts shattered Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of, report says

New Zealand withdraws support for beleaguered FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

Romania shuts its last nuclear reactor as drought-hit Danube river drops to record low

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Russian plot to kill Ukrainian American thwarted in Warsaw, says Polish PM

Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closes

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Iran claims 'trillion-dollar' pollution damage as Gulf oil spills spread

UK records hottest day of the year as fifth summer heatwave reaches peak

Unprecedented rainfall in Japan leaves at least four dead in Chiba prefecture

‘The colander worked best!’ Guardian readers share their experience of the solar eclipse