Europe Grapples with Record-Breaking Heatwave; Austria Sets New High

Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record temperatures, prompting warnings across many countries and even preventing nighttime relief. Animal protection groups are appealing for the safety of animals during the heat, while Central Europe faces extreme conditions. Austria recorded an all-time temperature high of 41°C, surpassing its 2013 record, though scientists warn that the current 'hellish summer' may not be the hottest, with El Niño potentially making 2026/2027 record-breaking years. A meteorologist also announced a brief respite from the heat in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but a fifth heatwave is expected in France and the UK in August.