Author: News Desk

RISHI SUNAK was voted the candidate Express.co.uk readers most wanted to see knocked out of the Tory leadership contest this afternoon, despite the former Chancellor once again topping the poll of MPs.

The Guardian says HUNDREDS of firefighters battled blazes across England on Tuesday as temperatures surged to a historic high of 40.3C, capping two days of extreme heat.

Charlie Simpson’s son Jago has been rushed to hospital on holiday abroad.

The Independent says RESIDENTS in Wennington have described the blaze which has destroyed homes as their “worst nightmare”.

PLUMES OF SMOKE can be seen in footage circulating on social media after an apparent explosion at the Hoover Dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River.

Wednesday’s front pages are dominated by yesterday’s record-breaking heat.

BBC News says FIRE CREWS have worked through the night tackling wildfires which broke out following Tuesday’s record-breaking temperatures in the UK.

Sky News says THE FINAL TWO candidates in the Conservative leadership contest will be decided today as the hopefuls edge closer to the top job – and Downing Street.

Euronews says HUNGARY has moved to curb the powers of the European Union (EU) Tuesday.

France24 says RECORD HIGH temperatures were registered in 64 different areas around France on Monday as a heatwave peaked in the country, the national weather service confirmed on Tuesday.