France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany cancelled sports events and Britain warned of "tropical nights" as Europe sweltered through a heatwave threatening to break June temperature…

Much of Western Europe was sweltering in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, shattering temperature records.

Much of Western Europe was baking in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, shattering temperature records.

Much of Western Europe was sweltering in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, likely shattering yet more temperature…

Western Europe sweltered under a punishing heatwave on Friday, with temperatures expected to climb further in the coming days and potentially shatter more records, prompting…

Heat alerts were declared in most of Germany, with temperatures approaching 38°C.

Sunday is the summer solstice, meaning the sun is at its strongest and UV levels will be high across the continent.

Temperatures are expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas of France and Spain.

Nationwide warnings were also issued in Germany , while temperatures in Italy this weekend were hotter than in Bangkok.

France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany cancelled sports events and Britain warned of "tropical nights" as Europe sweltered through a heatwave…

France, Spain and Germany roll out safety measures amid intensifying heat

Europe is bracing for more extreme heat as temperatures climb and authorities impose restrictions.

France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany canceled or postponed sports events and Britain warned of "tropical nights" as Europe swelter

PARIS: Much of Europe was preparing on Monday (Jun 22) for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to…

Belgium could record its highest temperatures on record this week, according to IRM forecaster David Dehenauw

Schools have closed and rail services disrupted across Europe as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures above 40C. France has issued red alerts, shut schools and reported…

The severe heatwave prompted nationwide warnings, alcohol bans, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.

The severe heatwave prompted nationwide warnings, alcohol bans, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.

Much of Europe was preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its…