10 h. ago Europe heatwave: Spain set for hottest June on record as 50,000 flee Turkey wildfires

Record temperature recorded in Portugal as heat lowers water level of Germany’s Rhine

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14 h. ago Europe heat record: Spain and Portugal boil in highest temperatures as wildfires rage across continent fanned by 'suffocating' heatwave while Brit goes missing on Greek island

A punishing heatwave continued to devastate Europe on Monday, with authorities battling wildfires from France to Turkey, and temperatures set to rise further still.

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17 h. ago Europe heatwave grips Italy, Spain and France as wildfires rage in Turkey – latest updates

Second day of blazes in Izmir with strong winds fanning the flames and some areas evacuatedHow are you being affected by the heatwave in southern Europe?in BerlinGermany is bracing for its own heatwave this week, with temperatures threatening to reach 40 degrees in some areas by Wednesday. The northern region from Hanover to Brunswick could be hardest hit, forecasters said. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Urgent warning to Brit holidaymakers as 'suffocating' 46C European heatwave triggers invasion of venomous sea creatures in the Med

A punishing heatwave continued to devastate Europe on Monday, with authorities battling wildfires from France to Turkey, and temperatures set to rise further still.

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18 h. ago Turkey holidays update for Brits as devastating wildfires destroy resorts

A heatwave across Turkey and parts of Europe have seen forest fires fanned by high winds and hot, dry weather damaged some holiday homes, with much of Europe also bracing for very hot weather, with temperatures expected to soar to 40C

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18 h. ago Flights to busy airport in Turkey cancelled after devastating wildfires break out

It is used by thousands of tourists every year

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19 h. ago How are you being affected by the heatwave in southern Europe?

We want to hear from people in the south of Europe who are experiencing high temperaturesA range of health and environmental alerts have been issued across Europe, particularly its southern part, as large parts of the continent continue to be gripped by a heatwave – with temperatures in mid to high 30s and low 40s Celsius.Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, especially for babies, children, pregnant women and elderly people. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Welcome to the heat dome: Britain braces for one of the hottest June days EVER as 'killer' heatwave strikes with 34C temperatures forecast on the first day of Wimbledon

Monday is set to be one of the hottest June days on record, with highs of 34C serving tennis fans a sweltering start to Wimbledon.

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31 h. ago Monday set to be one of the hottest June days ever with temperatures to hit 34C

Parts of England and Wales are forecast to be hotter than holiday spots in Barbados, Jamaica and Mexico.

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34 h. ago Turkey flights grounded as airport shuts down due to raging wildfires

Adnan Menderes Airport has been forced to ground all flights this evening as forest fires across the coastal city of Izmir, Turkey, rage on.

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36 h. ago Turkey airport grounds ALL flights as out of control wildfire traps tourists

Forest fires across the coastal city of Izmir, Turkey, have forced Adnan Menderes Airport to ground all flights this evening

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64 h. ago Europe heatwave latest: Extreme heat grips the continent as temperatures soar to 42C

Multiple countries on the continent are facing temperatures of 40C or above, with warnings for extreme heat

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67 h. ago Extreme heatwave hits Europe as temperatures soar above 40C in holiday hotspots

Multiple European countries are bracing for a heatwave this weekend, with highs of 44C predicted as alerts have been issued.

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69 h. ago Europe heatwave latest: Tourist ‘dies of heatstroke’ in Spain while parts of Greece evacuated over wildfires

Multiple countries on the continent are facing temperatures of 40C or above, with warnings for extreme heat

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3 d. ago Europe heatwave latest: Wildfires rip through Greece as France, Spain and Italy brace for record temperatures

Multiple countries on the continent are facing temperatures of 40C or above, with warnings for extreme heat

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3 d. ago Extreme heatwave hits Europe as temperatures set to soar above 40C in holiday hotspots

The Met Office warns temperatures could be 10C above average across swathes of Europe as the summer holidays get underway

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