Italy limited work outdoors, France shut schools and Turkey battled wildfires on Tuesday in a European heatwave that meteorologists said was "exceptional" for striking so early this year. Spain confirmed its hottest June on record,

Several European regions had their highest temperatures on the last day of June, as a heatwave continues into July.

Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, resulting in fatalities in Italy and prompting red alerts across multiple countries. Wildfires have triggered mass evacuations in Turkey and Greece, while France has closed schools and the Eiffel Tower due to safety concerns.