A heatwave sweeping Europe was starting to peak in Germany on Thursday, with several open-air events cancelled and temperatures expected to top 40C through the weekend.

Extreme heat warnings are in force across Germany this week, with temperatures expected to climb to around 40C on Friday.

A heatwave sweeping Europe was starting to peak in Germany on Thursday, with several open-air events cancelled and temperatures expected to top 40C through the weekend.

Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with Germany recording a new record temperature of 41.3°C. This sweltering weather, linked to numerous deaths, is moving east after…

Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with tens of millions facing extreme temperatures. Forecasters warn of record-breaking heat as the phenomenon moves east, prompting red…