Even Germany’s famous highway, the Autobahn, was overwhelmed

Heatwave exposes vulnerabilities in Europe's infrastructure-

A heatwave sweeping Europe was starting to peak in Germany on Thursday, with several open-air events cancelled and temperatures expected to top 40C through the weekend.

Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with tens of millions facing extreme temperatures. Forecasters warn of record-breaking heat as the phenomenon moves east, prompting red…