Heat measured at 39.1 degrees Celsius; at least five people drown while trying to cool off; wildfires continue to spread in France

Scientists warn climate change causing long and more intense heatwaves as temperature records break, fires rage across continent

Britain issues first-ever 'red warning' of extreme heat; some hospitals cancel surgeries, many schools to shut; blazes in France, Greece, Portugal, Spain force thousands to flee

Blazes in France, Greece, Portugal and Spain destroy tens of thousands of hectares; Britain issues first-ever 'red' warning for extreme heat, warns of risk to life

Science-based, ten-year action plan put together under auspices of Cypriot government