Thunder and lightning hits the West Midlands overnight in the wake of record-breaking temperatures.

Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up game against Puerto Rico in Texas is halted for nearly two hours because of extreme weather.

Thunder and lightning can appear seemingly out of nowhere in the hot summer months, and their effects can range from startling to downright terrifying. As soon as you hear thunder or see lightning, ...

Disruption is expected to last throughout the day.

The powerful strike was captured by a neighbour which saw the house in flames later ...