Western Europe faces record late-May heat, with France, the UK and Spain sweltering up to 11C above normal and officials warning of rising health risks.

Climate change is causing earlier and more intense heatwaves, France’s weather agency said.

Parts of Spain could also see the mercury climb to 40C by the end of the week

Extreme heat settles upon western Europe, with values in Spain set to reach 40 degrees

Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain