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As temperatures soar across northern China, residents in Beijing cool themselves off in the city's Liangma River while others shield themselves from the sun with umbrellas. China is the biggest emitter of the greenhouse gases that scientists say are driving climate change and longer, hotter heatwaves. IMAGES
The London Fields outdoor swimming pool welcomes swimmers every day, summer and winter alike. For the sixth consecutive day in the UK, the thermometer is climbing to 30 degrees as the country faces a late summer heatwave. Residents flock to the London Fields Lido to cool down and enjoy the sunshine. IMAGES
Images of Boston's harbour as temperatures reach -21 degrees Celsius with the United States facing a historic polar cold. IMAGES
Local residents cool off at Lake Geneva as temperatures soar in Switzerland. This week is the hottest of the year so far in Geneva, with temperatures expected to reach up to 38 degrees in the Geneva region and in the Rhone valley. IMAGES
People in Stockholm attempt to stay cool as the country is hit by a midsummer heatwave, which is impacting large swathes of Europe. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.