Wildfires are raging through the Greek island of Evia amid Greece’s most severe heatwave in 30 years and over in the US, the second largest fire in state history is burning in northern California. "We need to acknowledge just straight up these are climate-induced wildfires,” says California's Governor Gavin Newsom. Meanwhile, heatwaves like the one in Greece, in which temperatures spiked to 45C (113F), are becoming more likely and more extreme because of human-induced climate change. Firefighters continue to tackle these fires as the most up-to-date review into climate change is published later. More than 14,000 scientific papers were reviewed for the report, which looks at how global warming will change the world over the coming decades.
The study by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - a UN group - will "come with quite a lot of bad news" but there are going to be "nuggets of optimism", says Prof Piers Forster, an expert in climate change from the University of Leeds. According to Richard Black, from non-profit advisory group the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, the report will be a “massive wake-up call” to governments. This report comes ahead of the COP26 UN-run summit being held in the UK in November. It is seen as critical moment if climate change is going to be brought under control. One question will be whether countries have kept their climate change promises. Leaders will meet to try and agree a plan - already aware there have been record-breaking temperatures, raging wildfires and devastating flooding as the climate changes. Research does confirm though that if politicians can stick to holding global temperature increase down to 1.5C, on pre-industrial times, the worst catastrophes can still be avoided, says our environment analyst Roger Harrabin.

Covid is "still here" so the Scottish government is reluctant to call today "freedom day", Health Secretary Humza Yousaf says. But for those living in Scotland the day, where almost all remaining coronavirus restrictions are lifted has finally arrived. Large outdoor gatherings can take place, physical distancing ends in most places and hospitality venues are allowed to open at full capacity now that level zero restrictions have ended. However, some restrictions remain, including wearing face coverings indoors in public places and on public transport, keeping a 2m distance in healthcare settings and office staff working from home where possible. "Today is a really important day," says the health secretary. "I would enjoy this day but also please remember that the virus is still with us… enjoy yourself but continue to be sensible."

At the weight of an apple, Kwek Yu Xuan - born at just under 25 weeks - had a "limited chance of survival", said the hospital where she was delivered by emergency C-section four months early. Despite this and with 13 months of intensive treatment, Yu Xuan - thought to be the world's smallest baby at birth – has now been discharged from a hospital in Singapore. "Against the odds, with health complications present at birth, she has inspired people around her with her perseverance and growth, which makes her an extraordinary ‘Covid-19’ baby - a ray of hope amid turmoil," National University Hospital said. After weighing just 212g (7.47oz) at birth, Yu Xuan is now a much healthier 6.3kg (14 pounds). Doctors say her health and development progressed so well she can now be discharged.

"Gleam GB" splashes the Sun, "the greatest" headlines the Metro and the Daily Express calls for all British Olympians who "lifted (the) nation" to be honoured following the Tokyo Games. Their success dominates the papers this morning, with cyclists Jason and Laura Kenny appearing in the pictures on most of the front pages. The Daily Mail also carries a photograph of the pair but leads on another story which claims an unnamed senior minister says civil servants who refuse to return to the office should be paid less. Meanwhile, the Guardian looks at the report into climate change which is due to be released later. You can read more on this story and the others featured in the newspapers review here.

Someone who “is not born with the novel-writing gift has a troublesome time of it when he tries to build a novel”, said American author Mark Twain, but there could be something to rival his way of thinking. There’s new technology which may give writers a helping hand. Interested in this novel idea? We tell the story here.
When it comes to rivalries, those in football are arguably among the biggest. So when Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka was clapped on to the pitch for his first domestic game since missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final, you’d expect his club’s fans to get behind him. They weren’t there so Tottenham fans put north London rivalries to one side to give him the warmest of welcomes. Take a look.
Finally, it’s been an Olympics like no other for various reasons. Team GB matched their medal total from London 2012 and it ended with the closing ceremony on Sunday. Have another look if you missed it and here are some of the best bits from the Tokyo Games.

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