- The European Union sent four Canadair water bombers to help Greece fight wildfires that have been raging for a third day on Wednesday.
- It comes as a scorching heatwave continues to grip southern Europe, with temperatures in Spain, France and Italy climbing to fresh record highs.
- Italy’s capital of Rome recorded its hottest day ever on Tuesday, as temperatures in the city center rose to a staggering 41.8 degrees Celsius (107.24 Fahrenheit).
