Over 40 people have been killed in the wildfires threatening villages and holiday resorts across the Mediterranean.

Greece is preparing for more evacuation flights from Rhodes, as fires also rage on the islands of Corfu and Evia. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says temperatures are expected to rise above 44C in parts of Greece and the heatwave shows no signs of letting up.

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Over 40 people have been killed in the wildfires threatening villages and holiday resorts across the Mediterranean.
Greece is preparing for more evacuation flights from Rhodes, as fires also rage on the islands of Corfu and Evia. 
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says temperatures are expected to rise above 44C in parts of Greece and the heatwave shows no signs of letting up.
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