The Latest Breaking News from Sicily

As extreme heat recedes, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Spain and Algeria reflect on lives lost, environmental damage and costs to livelihoods

Record-breaking heatwaves are sweeping across the northern hemisphere, affecting large parts of southern Europe, the US and China. On July 24, Sicily recorded blistering temperatures of more than 47.5℃ and wildfires are currently tearing through Greece. The heatwaves come as record numbers of fires continue to burn across Canada.

As many as 50,000 British holidaymakers have been affected since Catania airport closed on 16 July

Thousands of firefighters tackle spreading flames as Rhodes placed under state of emergency

Wildfires raging across Greece for more than a week abate, while Italy counts three more deaths in devastating blaze.

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Firefighters have been battling flames across the Mediterranean as villages and holiday resorts are evacuated

As many as 50,000 British holidaymakers have been affected since Catania airport closed on 16 July

Parts of Sicily reach almost 47C and Spanish coastal water temperatures hit new high for mid-July

Europe’s heat wave is getting worse, with temperatures forecast to peak at 47C (116.6F) on Wednesday in Sicily and Sardinia, while wildfires continue to rage in Greece.

Highs of between 46 and 48C forecast in Sicily and Sardinia, as parts of Europe, Asia and North America face surging temperatures. Plus, why first loves can shape our lives for ever