The World Meteorological Organization warns the floods, heatwaves and other extreme weather conditions gripping many parts of the world are likely to continue as a consequence of accelerating climate change.

Poor growing weather, including a heatwave and lack of rain, has damaged crops in France, Germany and the Baltic Sea countries.

Bitterly cold air is gripping America, while on the other side of the globe, Australia is sizzling as a record heatwave takes hold.

Summer heatwaves are becoming the new normal across Europe.

The heatwave gripping large stretches of Europe has already been blamed for deadly forest fires and crop failures. Now freshwater fish could be its next victims.

Much of the Iberian Peninsula is experiencing the year's first heatwave, with the mercury expected to soar before peaking at 47 degrees Celsius in some areas of southern Portugal this weekend.

The little dog drank all of his water during the heatwave.

Koalas face several threats, including loss of habitat due to land-clearing, dog attacks and heatwaves.

Parts of the world are feeling the strain of record-breaking heatwaves, drought, devastating floods and raging wildfires. They are having a widespread impact on human health, agriculture, ecosystems and infrastructure.

Summer heatwaves are becoming the new normal across the region.