Several European countries issued red weather alerts as a fresh bout of extreme heat pushed temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

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.

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

France is bracing for a week of scorching heat, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius and nights offering little respite. Hundreds of schools have closed, and…