Is the UK heading for a drought? Adam speaks to the head of the Environment Agency, Sir James Bevan about the impact of the recent dry weather and soaring temperatures, which are forecast to hit 37C (99F) in some parts of the country in the coming days.

Adam is also joined by Charlotte Smith from Radio 4’s Farming Today and BBC Weather’s Matt Taylor to assess how the hot conditions will affect crops and agriculture, and when we can expect some rain.

Today’s episode was produced by Tim Walklate with Beth Rose, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.

Inquisitive (not suspicious) minds thinking about energy prices.

The energy price cap - the maximum amount suppliers can charge customers in England, Scotland and Wales for each unit of energy - will go up in October and again in January. But what does the price cap mean, and how is it calculated? Adam finds out with Robert Buckley, from Cornwall Insight (the company crunching the numbers behind the forecasts), and Jess Ralston, at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit.

The FBI searched Donald Trump’s home on Monday evening, in what he says was a raid. The BBC's Chi Chi Izundu is outside his house in Florida and we get analysis from former BBC North America Editor, Justin Webb.

Energy bills could soon hit £4,266 for average households, so what are the Conservative leadership candidates going to do to help? We find out from the BBC's Nick Eardley.

And we pay tribute to Grease star Olivia Newton-John, who has died from cancer aged 73.

All hosted by Emma Vardy.

Today's episode was produced by Clare Williamson with Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. Gareth Jones was the technical producer. Sam Bonham was the assistant editor.

DIY dentistry on the rise as Britons struggle to find NHS treatment.

A BBC investigation has found that nine in 10 practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service. Adam is joined by BBC health correspondent Dominic Hughes and dentist Dr Dipali Chokshi to chew over the findings.

And Succession actor Brian Cox chats about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

A political picnic on Westminster’s College Green whilst parliament is on its summer recess. Adam and Chris review the key moments of the last 12 months including Partygate, the war in Ukraine and Prime Minister Johnson’s downfall with two of the journalists who helped break the news: Pippa Crerar, outgoing Political Editor of the Daily Mirror and BBC Political Correspondent Ione Wells.

The UK is expected to fall into recession, inflation could hit 13% and interest rates continue to rise according to the Governor of the Bank of England. The BBC’s Colletta Smith, Torsten Bell of the Resolution Foundation, and Jane Tully from The Money Advice Trust discuss how the economic situation is hitting day to day life.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has testified that the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was "100% real" and that it was wrong to call it a hoax. Marianna Spring talks through the defamation trial brought against the prominent radio host.

Today’s Newscast was made by Clare Williamson, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.

Beijing is planning military drills near Taipei after reacting with fury to a controversial visit by US Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The BBC’s China correspondent Stephen McDonnell examines the possible outcomes.

And Adam speaks to Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard about the launch of their new footballing podcast, ‘Kammy & Ben’s Proper Football Podcast’.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Kamilah McInnis, Cordelia Hemming and Danny Wittenberg. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.

Clip credit: Sky Sports Soccer Saturday

Conservative leadership hopeful Liz Truss has scrapped a plan to link public sector pay to local living costs, within hours of announcing it. The BBC’s Nick Eardley runs us through the latest.

Also, al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who plotted the 9/11 terror attacks with Osama Bin Laden, has been killed in a US drone strike. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Lyse Doucet in Kabul and BBC Security Correspondent Gordon Corera to discuss what happened.

And George the Poet stops by to discuss his new book, his podcast and his PhD.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles, Danny Wittenberg and Keiligh Baker. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Are Russians being hit hard by economic sanctions?

Almost six months on since Russia invaded Ukraine, Adam is joined by BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg and Angela Stent from Georgetown University.

It’s home! England’s Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in the UEFA Womens’ Euro final at Wembley Stadium. We catch up with eight-year-old fan Tess, who became an internet sensation last week and was there for the historic match.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming, Alix Pickles and Keiligh Baker. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Rebekah Vardy loses libel case against Coleen Rooney in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial.

Adam is joined by Abi Clarke, host of the BBC Sounds podcast, ‘It’s… Wagatha Christie’, and media lawyer Mark Stephens to analyse the ruling.

It’s cold showers for the people of Hanover in Germany as the city responds to the Russian gas crisis. Energy economist Dr Carole Nakhle is in Germany to explain how the country is adapting to reduced gas supplies.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.