Europe is grappling with an intense heatwave, shattering weather records and pushing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in several nations. Germany deployed water cannons to cool residents, while infrastructure like railways and nuclear power plants faced disruptions. Authorities issued widespread heat warnings as the extreme weather, linked to climate change, impacts daily life and poses significant challenges across the continent.

At least 101 million Europeans were expected to experience temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, in a punishing and increasingly deadly heatwave hotter than weather in parts of…

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…