A searing heatwave sweeping Europe has pushed temperatures above 40°C in parts of Italy and Spain, as the world’s ...

The temperature has been nearing 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Europe as the first heatwave of the summer hits continent.

The mercury is set to rise to 36C on Monday in parts of the UK in what could be the hottest June day in record and the highest temperature in nearly three years.

Europe is on high alert as the continent faces its first major heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to climb as ...