Europe heatwave live: UK braces for record-breaking temperatures; Italy issues red alert for 16 cities (opens original article in a new tab)

Europe experiences unprecedented heatwave with record temperatures, red alerts, and extreme weather warnings across multiple countries.

• Italy issues red heatwave alert for 16 cities including Milan and Rome
• UK faces record-breaking temperatures with schools closing and travel restrictions
• Heatwave extends to eastern Europe with Poland and Croatia under red alerts