With temperatures set to soar again in Europe, the link between heatwaves and air pollution is back under the spotlight.

Experts are warning the public about the dangers of ‘tropical nights’.

Heatwave alerts have been issued in Portugal, Spain and France as forecaster say an intense 'heat dome' could bring temperatures of up to 45C to parts of Europe

With temperatures set to soar again in Europe, the link between heatwaves and air pollution is back under the spotlight.

Much of Western Europe was sweltering in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, shattering temperature records.

The temperature spike is being driven by a mass of hot air moving from the Sahara, fuelled by a high-pressure ‘African anticyclone’ system.

The spike in temperatures is being driven by a mass of hot air moving north from the Sahara, fuelled by a strong high-pressure system known as the ‘African anticyclone’.

France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany cancelled sports events and Britain warned of "tropical nights" as Europe sweltered through a heatwave…

A severe heatwave tightened its grip across large parts of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius, prompting health alerts, transport disruptions and…

France, Spain and Germany roll out safety measures amid intensifying heat