Extreme heat and drought take a toll around the world, in photos

August 3, 2026 · The Independent

Baby boy becomes first UK child to have pioneering surgery for rare condition while still in womb
The historic procedure took place earlier this year, as a UK mother underwent surgery over in Texas
Uefa leads push to force Gianni Infantino resignation after World Cup plan collapses
The Fifa President is under pressure after the collapse of his plans to sell off part of the World Cup, with association
Legendary tennis pair to play in doubles at Cincinnati Open later this month
Legendary tennis pair to play in doubles at Cincinnati Open later this month
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son speaks out as mother seen alive in rare photographs
Aung San Suu Kyi's son has spoken out after his mother, who has been kept in solitary confinement for five years, was se
Bunk beds, broken toilets and Pringles for dinner – but I’d do this Paris-Berlin sleeper train again in a heartbeat
In the midst of an international rail renaissance, Natalie Wilson is won over by European Sleeper’s new-ish route – and