Temperatures could hit 38-40C in parts of England and Wales, smashing June record set in 1976; red alerts in France after 19 heat deaths

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

This morning, the French Prime Minister called a crisis meeting with 14 of his ministers amid the rising heat, as orange heat warnings became active in 60 of the country's…

France issues record red heat alert for one-third of the country as a fierce heatwave disrupts travel, schools and Fete de la Musique celebrations.

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Half of France is set to be placed on "red alert" as temperatures climb beyond 40 degrees Celsius across mainland Europe.

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

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.

Thirteen people died by drowning in searing temperatures in France over the weekend, with the heatwave set to intensify from Monday across much of Europe, forcing warnings and…

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Rail services, schools and sports events hit, with deaths of three elderly people in France partly blamed on intense heat

France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country including Paris for Monday as a heatwave pushes temperatures toward record levels.

Temperatures in Bordeaux were forecast to cross 42C on Monday, with 49 French regions placed under a red alert

Europe faces record-breaking heatwave as temperatures soar past 40C, forcing school closures, travel disruption and urgent health warnings across the continent.

It's been less than a month since a May heatwave set records across several European countries. Now the heat is back and temperatures across the continent may raise even higher in…

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Europe remained in the grip of an intense heatwave on Monday, with authorities across several countries issuing red alerts, closing schools, disrupting transport services and…

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