LONDON / ANKARA Record-breaking temperatures scorched parts of the Mediterranean, Europe, Asia, the US, and the Middle East this week, with forecasters warning that the extreme heat will persist in the coming days. Data compiled by Anadolu showed that the heat, which began intensifying in early June, has returned across the Mediterranean and parts of Europe, including Türkiye. On Thursday, temperatures in Türkiye were 6 to 12 degrees Celsius (10.8 to 21.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above seasonal