Europe gripped by record-breaking heatwave with red warnings across UK, France, and Spain.

An unprecedented heatwave is affecting large parts of Europe, leading to red extreme heat warnings in the UK, particularly London and Southeast England, expected to last until Friday. France recorded its hottest day ever on June 24, 2026, with 58 departments under red alert, and Spain also experienced its hottest June days on June 23 and 24. Severe heat warnings are also in effect for Germany, the Netherlands (Code Orange), Belgium, Poland, Croatia, and Hungary. The extreme temperatures are causing significant disruption to travel, energy supplies, agriculture, and posing substantial health risks, with authorities urging protective measures.