Southern Europe is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons in 20 years, with Spain among the hardest-hit countries. In the past week alone, fires there have claimed three lives and burned more than 115,000 hectares, while neighbouring Portugal also battles widespread blazes.

Fire crews in Greece, Spain, and Portugal are racing to contain wildfires. Calmer winds on Thursday have helped slow 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.

A heatwave is continuing to affect the Iberian Peninsula. Thousands of firefighters have been deployed to battle ongoing blazes and towns have been evacuated. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited affected regions to meet with the heads of emergency teams.

British tourists travelling to Spain and Portugal have been issued an urgent travel warning. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), which regularly issues and updates travel advice for all parts of the world, has warned travellers of the “high risk” in the two European countries.

Firefighters have been battling to put out blazes across southern Europe in one of the worst summers for wildfires in 20 years

Embarking on a European adventure brings with it the excitement of exploring new cultures, tasting exotic cuisines, and navigating the subtle nuances of local customs. One such custom that often puzzles first-time visitors is the practice of tipping.

Spain has joined Italy, France, the Netherlands, Portugal and Greece in cracking down on unlicensed properties.