Parts of Western Europe are seeing record-breaking temperatures as the second heatwave in a month reaches its peak on Thursday.
Germany set a new temperature record, reaching 41.5C (106.7F) in the west.
A red alert was issued in northern France - with Paris temperatures hitting a record-breaking 42.6C.
The UK recorded a record temperature for July of 38.1C and trains were ordered to run more slowly to stop rail tracks buckling in the heat.
The Netherlands also recorded its highest ever temperature, at 40.7C.
"Climate change has increased the likelihood and severity of heatwave episodes across Europe," the UK's national weather service said.
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