The UK swelters in extreme heat, as Wales records its highest temperature ever—at 37.1 degrees Celsius (98.8 Fahrenheit). Britons are being urged to stay inside and keep hydrated.
Firefighters across Spain are working to extinguish more than 30 fires consuming forests spread across the country.
After Sunak and Truss pulled out of Tuesday’s leadership debate, Sky News canceled the event altogether. Senior Tory MPs have raised concerns that it could damage the reputation of the Conservative Party.