Temperature reached 35°C near London and could hit 39°C in some areas of France. #EuropeNews

Brits are sweltering in an official heatwave normally seen at the height of summer, along with temperatures continuing to soar to 35C on Bank Holiday Monday

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

Highs of 35C are forecast on Monday and Tuesday

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

O Reino Unido registrou a temperatura mais alta para o mês em toda a história

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