England, famously described two centuries ago as a "green and pleasant land" by the poet William Blake, is today a sickly yellow after a dire lack of rain.
Hungary's prime minister has warned the country is facing the "most critical five days ahead" with its sole nuclear power plant expected to be shut down this week due to record-low water levels of the River Danube.
Countries across Europe are on the brink of an energy emergency as the River Danube falls to record-low water levels - with Romania carrying out underwater detonations to improve water flow.
Australia has defended its world-first ban on social media for under-16s after a study found there had been little drop in use months after the ban took effect.
Firefighters are still tackling a blaze that has caused "total devastation" to a heathland in Suffolk - with the National Trust launching a public appeal to restore the reserve.