Firefighters in Spain, Portugal and Greece battled ongoing wildfires Friday, an important religious holiday in all three countries, as persistent hot, dry conditions challenged efforts to contain the blazes.

Hazy sunshine has replaced last week's fierce heat in parts of the UK, and it's down to how smoke particles break up rays of light, but along with the lower temperatures, there could be some memorable sunsets and sunrises.

At least three have been killed as the European Commission said requests to help tackle wildfires this week reached the same count as for the entirety of 2024.View on euronews