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Businesses across Europe are putting special measures in place to cope with high temperatures. France is dealing with wildfires, and scientists have said much of the continent faces a drought. In the UK, farmers like Paul Tomkins are finding ways to keep animals cool.

Sri Lanka is said to be in the 'closing stages' of talks over a bailout deal from the International Monetary Fund.

Rachel Winter from investment firm Killick & Co has the latest market data, from Russia to Saudi Arabia.

We're also joined by journalist Justin Spike, who's in Budapest as business owners continue to protest over tax reforms. Some say it will increase their bills by more than threefold.

(Picture: Temperatures around 40 degrees celsius are being recorded in many parts of Europe. Credit: Getty Images).