The U.K. has smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours as a spring heat wave continued to scorch parts of Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life.

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

Scientists say record-breaking heat is a reminder of how climate crisis is affecting lives

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