Turkey has set a new record of 50.5 degrees Celsius, becoming the hottest it has ever been, as the country is gripped by an intense heatwave. The extreme weather is not only hitting Turkey but also parts of southeast Europe, where a severe heatwave has brought record temperatures and sparked wildfires. The ongoing heatwave is causing significant disruption, with health officials warning about the dangers of heat-related illnesses, and emergency services struggling to manage the rising number of wildfires.