Most of Italy remains on red alert for heat, immigration and emigration both decline, and more news on Tuesday.

Italian meteorologists describe mythological figures descending from Africa and ancient dog stars rising at dawn, when all you wanted to know was how hot it's going to get this weekend. So what exactly are they talking about?

Cities and regions across Italy are issuing ordinances to limit water use amid drought conditions and dwindling supplies.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Monday for "united action" on border security after a migrant rush on Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta triggered a public spat between Madrid and several European partners.

With temperatures touching 40C during Italy's latest heatwave, the country has placed over 20 major cities on red alert - the highest level warning.