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1. Britain's 'exceptionally serious' drought tests a country famous for its rain

   

2. More misery for Cubans as power grid fails again amid summertime heat

   

   Cuba saw two nationwide power outages in a span of hours between Sunday and Monday, leaving the island's population once again having to wait for the lights to come back on.

3. U.S. FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna

   

   Reversing an earlier refusal, the FDA has approved Moderna's first mRNA flu shot for adults 50 and older. Here's what the major decision means as Health Canada considers its own approval of the vaccine.

4. U.S. Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt

   

   Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday was held in contempt of Congress by a Republican-led Senate committee, just over a week after the longtime federal health official invoked the Fifth Amendment, declining to answer questions about his guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

5. Spokane wildfires displace thousands, but crews make progress containing flames

   

   About 65,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Washington state since the Autumn Lane, Fairview and Old Trails fires sparked within hours of each other on Saturday. Since then, favourable weather has helped as fire crews battle the blazes, but they're bracing for hotter, drier conditions.