The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since weather observations began in 1904, with the southeastern city of Yangsan reaching 42.5°C on Sunday. The extreme heat wave has prompted government emergency protocols.
Spain has evacuated approximately 950 residents from 12 villages following a major wildfire outbreak in a national park near the Portuguese border. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned of an intensifying fire season as a new heatwave approaches.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to develop emergency strategies to counter the predicted Super El Niño phenomenon, which threatens Malaysia's food production starting November.
A major wildfire consuming 800 hectares has forced the evacuation of over 1,000 residents from the historic Fontainebleau forest near Paris. French authorities suspect arson based on multiple fire outbreaks, as the country grapples with its third heatwave.