Thousands forced to evacuate as Portugal’s prime minister warns country is ‘at the limit’ of its capacity to contain floods ...

It’s only 6 a.m., and parts of Portugal are already feeling like an oven. In some places, the day begins at nearly 30ºC, and the heat barely lets up through the night. Sleep becomes nearly impossible.

It's summer holiday season, and weather warnings have been issued in Spain and Portugal - two of the most popular hotspots for Irish holidaymakers. Urgent weather alerts have been issued ahead of the ...