Russian and US leaders spoke about need for ‘negotiated solution’ in Ukraine, Kremlin says

in Italy

Due to the climate emergency, Italian seas have reached temperatures above 20C even at depths of 40 metres, according to a report released on Wednesday by Greenpeace.

Two victims believed to be farm workers who were trapped by the flames as they tried to reach their vehicles

• Political cowardice hindering Europe’s climate efforts

In other high stake talks, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič will be in Washington today in another attempt to strike a tariff deal with the US before the 9 July deadline next week.

Our Brussels correspondent Jennifer Rankin takes a look at the EU’s longest-serving commissioner, who has built up a reputation as a reliable and trustworthy fixer.

Temporary rules for Germany and Lithuania come as far-right activists initiate border patrols

Poland will introduce temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania from Monday amid growing tensions over irregular migration, the Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, has said.

The decision, made after a government meeting with the Polish border guard on Tuesday, comes in response to growing domestic political pressure and far-right backed protests at Poland’s border crossings with Germany over the weekend.

Public health warnings as heatwave raises concerns about impact of climate change

• What you need to know about heatwaves

The French prime minister François Bayrou, who attended a government crisis meeting over the heatwave, was asked about the great difficulty of French schools to handle the heatwave.

More than 1,350 schools across France were fully or partially closed on Tuesday as classrooms proved dangerously hot for children and teachers, amid anger from teaching unions.

Health and environmental alerts issued with high temperatures expected in France, Italy, Portugal and Spain

• How are you being affected by the heatwave in southern Europe?

in Berlin

Germany is bracing for its own heatwave this week, with temperatures threatening to reach 40 degrees in some areas by Wednesday. The northern region from Hanover to Brunswick could be hardest hit, forecasters said.