At least 100 fires were burning across Washington and Oregon following an unusually strong burst of lightning.

Justin Scofield said he was playing on what he described as a “bluebird day” when the weather suddenly changed.

A lightning strike led to a house fire in Wilkes County, according to county officials.

The UK recorded its hottest ever June temperature for a third day in a row on Friday as heatwave conditions continue to bake the country ...

This year's World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, could face major challenges from extreme weather.