Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation.

The searing heat has scorched temperature records across Europe this week, with the continent experiencing one of the most intense and dangerous heatwaves in recent memory

At least 101 million Europeans were forecast to swelter in temperatures over 35 degrees on Thursday, with hundreds of people believed to have been killed by the heatwave.

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…