Temperatures of 40 to 45C are forecast in France on Wednesday 24 June, wildfire alerts are in force in the centre and 68,000 homes in Finistère are without power. #EuropeNews

France expanded its highest heat wave alert to 35 departments as temperatures are forecast to reach 42C and approach national records amid growing wildfire and public health…

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

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