Ocean heat record broken

Researchers say the average global sea temperature has reached its highest recorded level. It reached 20.96C which is far above the average for this time of year. Our climate and science reporter explains the implications.

A day of mourning is being held in the Lebanese capital Beirut to mark the third anniversary of a huge explosion in the city’s port that killed more than 200 people.

Austria's conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer wants the right to use cash enshrined in the constitution. We hear some views on the proposal from around the world.

We hear about an expedition by a group driving from Accra in West Africa to London.

We talk about direct action by climate activists after protesters climbed onto the roof of the British prime minister's home on Thursday.

Presenter: James Reynolds

(Photo: Undated handout photo issued by Oceana of European edible sea urchin (Echinus esculentus) and kelps (Laminaria hyperborea) in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Credit: Carlos Minguell/Oceana/PA Wire)