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• Jackets laced with water pipes and smart bottles - the tech solutions to the heatwave

  Heatwaves and hot days may often be described as "good weather", but heat can have a dangerous effect on the human body. 

• What is a 'heat dome' - and how long is it set to affect the UK?

  Most of Europe is right now baking in a so-called "heat dome" - conditions a bit like a pizza oven, which are scorching Spain, France, Italy, Greece and beyond.

• Trump says 'very wealthy group' has agreed to buy TikTok

  Donald Trump has said the US government has found a buyer for TikTok that he will reveal "in about two weeks".

• Gut bacteria linked to fertility issues in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, research indicates

  Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a gut microbe, new research suggests.

• European heatwave leaves Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece in sweltering 40C heat

  Major heatwaves across southern Europe have left Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece in sweltering conditions of more than 40C (104F).

• The 'most effective' protection to avoid sunburn (and it isn't suncream)

  The government is warning that the NHS will be under even more pressure this weekend as temperatures soar, so looking after yourself in the sunshine is crucial.

• Prince William has had a lot to say this week - but is anyone listening?

  Prince William has had a lot to say this week, attending three events about the environment as part of London Climate Action Week and giving three speeches.

• Children using 'nudify' apps to create AI child sexual abuse material may not know it's illegal

  Guidelines on how to deal with AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) have been issued to 38,000 teachers and staff across the UK. 

• 'Life-changing' drug for teenager who lost mother to genetic condition

  A teenager who lost her mother, aunt and uncle to a genetic condition is the first person in Europe to receive a "life-changing" drug.

• Brazil calls out world 'preoccupied' by defence

  Brazilian officials have rebuked the push to increase defence spending, as it tries to bring countries together for negotiations on tackling climate change later in the year.