Firefighters are struggling to contain numerous blazes amid scorching temperatures that are expected to drop at weekend.
Here is what is expected to happen next, including the protocol surrounding the accession of a new monarch.
Mourners leave flowers and gather outside Buckingham Palace after death of longstanding British monarch.
Potter, 47, has agreed to a five-year contract with the six-time English football champions.
Chief Wally Burns of James Smith Cree Nation says 'violence has to stop' after attacks left 10 dead in Saskatchewan.
The queen spent more than seven decades on the throne as the United Kingdom rebuilt following the second world war.
Queen Elizabeth II, who spent seven decades on the British throne, has died at age 96.
Al Jazeera takes a look at the life and family of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch.
Monarch led UK royal family through often-difficult times and greeted generations of kings, presidents and despots.
Elizabeth, one of the world's longest-ruling monarchs, died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after 70-year reign.
Bannon is indicted on money laundering and conspiracy charges related to a campaign to build a US-Mexico border wall.
Long-standing inequalities, such as lack of green space in poorer neighbourhoods, put many people at risk, experts say.
Long periods of sunshine caused sweltering conditions and droughts throughout much of the continent.
The 30-year mortgage rate is now 5.89 percent, up from 5.66 percent last week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.
Host organisers make the announcement as concerns over lack of accommodation for travelling fans continue to grow.
Shaw, known to many viewers as Bernie, shot to fame during live US coverage of the 1991 Gulf War.
Four cheetahs have been sent to Mozambique as part of a plan to reintroduce them in depopulated regions.
In Tasmania, 101 East meets the ordinary citizens risking jail time to make a stand.
Queen Elizabeth II under medical supervision as doctors 'concerned for Her Majesty’s health,' Buckingham Palace says.
A look at some notable dates and events in the life and work of the UK's Queen Elizabeth II.
Here's a round-up of Al Jazeera's Middle East coverage from the past week.
At least 28 children died from kidney failure linked to a paracemol syrup but ministry said it could also be E. coli.
The new UK government also lifts a ban on fracking and allows more drilling licences for North Sea oil and gas.
Murdered Las Vegas journalist had reported extensively on allegations against county public administrator.
Havrita allowed users to pinpoint the location of stray dogs, which were then often killed. A court has now banned it.
