Temperatures have spiked above 104 degrees Fahrenheit across multiple countries, bringing dangerous conditions to a continent where air conditioning is rare.

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…

Nearly two-thirds of France is now under an orange heatwave alert as people battle extreme temperatures across the country. #EuropeNews

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

France is putting emergency services and military forces on wildfire alert because of a heat wave affecting parts of Europe.

France has banned alcohol consumption at some events during the massive Fête de la Musique music festival as a punishing heatwave pushes temperatures towards record levels, with…

France is bracing for a severe heatwave, deploying emergency services and military forces as temperatures soar. Authorities are restricting alcohol consumption and cancelling…

France implements restrictions on public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports amid a severe heat wave affecting Europe.

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

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…

Heat alerts issued for more than 75% of population with more than 800 schools to close

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

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…