Scientists said the heatwave was the worst recorded for Europe, where the climate is changing faster than anywhere else.

Authorities in France said Tuesday at least 40 people have drowned as residents flocked to beaches, rivers and lakes to escape the heat.

Europe faces a severe heatwave, with record temperatures expected in Britain and health alerts issued across the continent as authorities prepare for the impact on vulnerable…

Red alerts were also in place in Britain, Germany, Austria and Switzerland as the extreme early summer heat forced school closures, travel disruption and alarm about climate…

An estimated 44 million people in France are currently under the highest red alert level for heat.

Extreme temperatures have swept through large parts of western Europe, with Paris soaring to more than 40C.

Authorities banned alcohol and major weekend festivities as a deadly European heatwave that has saturated hospitals was forecast to shift east on Friday.

First time red warnings issued in UK for three consecutive days; Paris to ban drinking alcohol in public as hospitals reach ‘saturation point’

Scientists said the heatwave was the worst recorded for Europe, where the climate is changing faster than anywhere else.

Restrictions in the French capital came into effect at midday as temperatures swelled to 36C in a desperate bid to curb excess deaths

At least 55 people have died in France as authorities warn the heatwave is far from over

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Health authorities across Europe remained on high alert Friday as an unprecedented heatwave continued to sweep across the continent, forcing governments to introduce emergency…

PARIS: Health authorities across Europe were on high alert on Friday (Jun 26) as a killer heatwave progressed across the continent, prompting alcohol bans and the cancellation of…