It's already broken records and is on track to break more - but how long will France's exceptionally intense heatwave last?

More than half of France is on alert for extreme heat, as forecasters warned of an intense and long-lasting heatwave that could see temperatures in Paris soar above 40C for the…

It's hot here in France. The country's weather service expects the current heatwave to be “widespread, prolonged and intense”, with temperatures in some areas potentially topping…

It's already broken records and is on track to break more - but how long will France's exceptionally intense heatwave last?

On Monday, the average temperature nationwide reached 29.2°C, making it the third hottest day ever recorded.

A heatwave in Europe is expected to break June records for the UK and France.

The red alert level for extreme heat has been extended to cover two-thirds of the country on Wednesday, including Brittany, Normandy and Paris.

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The average daily temperature across the country hit an all-time high of 29.8C on Tuesday, according to government forecaster Météo-France. | World News