Europe, the world’s fastest-warming continent, is bracing for its hottest-ever temperature on Italy’s islands of Sicily and Sardinia, where a high of 48 celsius forecast for today. Much of Southern Europe is grappling with its third heatwave in a month with thermostats in several countries expected to top 40 degrees plus. Spain's weather agency says temperatures in the south of the country are expected to exceed 42 degrees celsuis before dropping on Wednesday. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris in Madrid has more.