France, Spain, Italy and Luxembourg on alert, while Met Éireann warns Ireland set for ‘exceptionally hot’ Thursday

Nationwide warnings were also issued in Germany , while temperatures in Italy this weekend were hotter than in Bangkok.

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

France, Spain and Germany roll out safety measures amid intensifying heat

Hot spell comes amid ongoing heatwave in several parts of Europe

Hot spell comes amid ongoing heatwave in several parts of Europe

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…

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

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…

European countries are taking several measures as a deadly heatwave grips the continent

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

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About a third of France was under a “red alert” on Sunday for heat, and high temperatures reached 104 F in some areas, in a country where air conditioning isn’t widespread. The…

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Europe News: Paris/Madrid/London: Three elderly people died as extreme temperatures hit France, and 13 swimmers were reported drowned as they tried to escape a hea.

Travellers should be aware that high-level bulletins have been issued across France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg and the UK.

PARIS: Forty people have drowned while swimming in unsupervised areas in France since the weekend, the prime minister said on Tuesday (Jun 23), as people tried to escape a…

Europe is battling a severe heatwave with France issuing its highest alert across over half the nation and the UK bracing for temperatures nearing 40C. Schools have closed, and…