Pakistan, June 30 -- A dangerous heatwave has gripped Europe, triggering wildfires in Turkiye and France and forcing over 50,000 people to evacuate. The fires, fueled by strong winds and hot, dry weather, are part of an early summer crisis caused by climate change.

In Turkiye, flames burned through Izmir for a second day. Over 42,000 people in Izmir alone had to flee their homes, according to the country's emergency authority, AFAD. Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said the fires are still active and being pushed by strong winds.

Meanwhile in France, wildfires in the Aude region burned 400 hectares, evacuating an abbey and a campsite. With temperatures crossing 40degC, the weather Meteo France placed 84 out of 101 regions on heatwave a...