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

Following a devastating heatwave in 2003 that killed 15,000, France has adopted four alert levels to help people cope with extreme temperatures, says Helen Massy-Beresford, a…

Following a devastating heatwave in 2003 that killed 15,000, France has adopted four alert levels to help people cope with extreme temperatures, says Helen Massy-Beresford, a…

Western Europe is grappling with a deadly heatwave, causing numerous deaths, power disruptions, and school closures. France has elevated its health response, with Paris…