Countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece have seen highs of more than 40 degrees Celsius in recent days.

Tragedy and Turmoil Sweep Southern Europe Tonight as deadly wildfires, fueled by an unrelenting heatwave, claim lives and force thousands to evacuate their homes. Three people have died so far, ...

Three men died and thousands were forced from their homes as wildfires fuelled by a heatwave scorched southern Europe.

Greece on Wednesday battled to contain more than 20 wildfires including one menacing its third-largest city Patras as a ...