Over half of England has been declared in drought after “record-low rain and exceptionally high temperatures”, the UK govt says.

More than 2,200 firefighters and over 20 aircraft remain mobilized, supported by crews from across France and European partners.

Heatwaves intensify deadly fires across Europe, killing two firefighters on the Greek island of Crete.

Over 150 firefighters and eight aircraft had been dispatched, the fire department said.