France is grappling with an intense and early summer heatwave, with millions sweltering under record-breaking temperatures. Fifty-four departments are under a red alert as schools, transport, and events face disruption. Tragically, at least 20 drowning deaths have occurred since the weekend. This extreme weather is linked to human-caused climate change, with scientists warning of more heat records to come.

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

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…

France is bracing for a prolonged and intense heatwave, with a red alert issued for over a third of the nation on Sunday. Authorities are taking precautions, including a ban on…

France is enduring another punishing heat wave, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius