Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term after securing 61.4 per cent of the votes cast in Thursday's presidential election. (Pics/AFP)

Wildfires fuelled by extreme heat and strong winds continue to spread across Spain, France, and Italy, triggering mass evacuations and emergency responses. Spain has declared a national emergency, while France has sought EU assistance and Italy has deployed thousands of responders. PHOTOS/AFP