Temperatures reach 36.7C in Merryfield, Somerset, on Thursday, the hottest June day on record.
Millions of Australians should prepare for a week of wild weather across the country, with the east coast predicted to be hit the hardest.
The UK is forecast to be hit by another heatwave within days, with temperatures predicted to soar to 41C in some areas — including parts of Lincolnshire
Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.
A 15-year-old boy and a 55-year-old woman died in separate incidents this weekend - meaning seven people have died in open water during the recent warm snap
Wildfire activity intensified across the western United States over the weekend, with strong winds and dry conditions fueling flames and forcing evacuations in many spots
More than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.