The Netherlands issued its first-ever red alert for heat for Friday, warning of "dangerous" conditions as a record-setting heatwave scorched Europe. The red alert covers eight of the country's 12 provinces, while the northern region and southern province of Zeeland will remain on orange alert.

Five Spanish provinces wake on Tuesday to a red weather alert, with highs near 40°C, as dozens of councils extinguish San Juan bonfires over wildfire fears.

Travellers should be aware that high-level bulletins have been issued across France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg and the UK.

The Netherlands issued its first-ever red alert for heat for Friday, warning of "dangerous" conditions as a record-setting heatwave scorched Europe. The red alert covers eight of…