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Added on the 01/06/2021 13:34:04 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Parisians and tourists cross the Seine in the 39 degree heat as a second heatwave passes over Europe. The fierce heatwave has left most of Europe sweltering, causing wildfires and straining emergency services. Experts blame climate change for the latest extreme weather conditions and warn that the weather will only worsen in years to come. IMAGES
Parisians may currently be subject to severe coronavirus restrictions, but that hasn't stopped some residents from enjoying the spring sunshine on the banks of the Seine. IMAGES
People in the northern Vietnamese city of Haiphong battle heavy rain and winds as Super Typhoon Yagi heads towards the country, having passed through southern China. Yagi was on course to hit northern and north-central regions of Vietnam around the famed UNESCO heritage site of Halong Bay. IMAGES
Images from the town of Yufuin, in Japan's Oita Prefecture, as Typhoon Shanshan hits the country with torrential rain and strong winds. The typhoon is Japan's most powerful this year and one of the strongest at landfall in recent decades. IMAGES
Sun rises over the Israeli city of Haifa and its port. Analysts have suggested that in the event of further escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, the northern port city could become a target for the Iran-backed group. IMAGES