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Euronews says Almost all of Portugal was in severe drought at the end of May, the country’s weather service (IPMA) said on Thursday.

The Independent says the devastating heat wave which has baked India and Pakistan in recent months was made more likely due to climate change, according to an international group of scientists.

Euronews says Spain is feeling the heat after temperatures soared this weekend, reaching up to 15 degrees above average for the season.

The Guardian says Temperatures in parts of southern Spain are forecast to exceed 42C on Saturday as a heatwave of “extraordinary intensity” brings dusty skies, a heightened risk of forest fires and blistering conditions more usually seen in high summer than mid-May.

Several southern French towns sizzled in record high temperatures for May on Wednesday, while the month as a whole is…

France24 says several southern French towns sizzled in record high temperatures for May on Wednesday, while the month as whole is on track to be the hottest since records began.

The Sun says BRITS heading to Spain have been warned of soaring temperatures, with part of the country expected to hit 42C.

The Independent says much of the UK press is breathlessly reporting the nation is set for the ‘hottest summer ever’ with ‘at least five heatwaves’ on the horizon.

The Guardian says the heatwave health alert issued by Public Health England has been extended to Friday as much of the country continues to swelter under high temperatures.

A wildfire in Canada has burned 90% of the village in the British Colombia district that recorded Canada’s highest ever…