Western Europe records hottest-ever June

- The Guardian reported today that western Europe recorded its hottest-ever June, with heatwaves intensifying across multiple countries and infrastructure impacts noted this month. - AFP and Euronews reported Barcelona hit 40.5C and Spain's AEMET issued red warnings in parts of Catalonia and Valencia, with orange alerts elsewhere. - Barcelona recorded 40.5C on July 8, which triggered red warnings in Catalonia. (theguardian.com)