Europe is in a heat induced stupor. France received the worst of it, recording its highest temperature on Tuesday, leaving thousands of homes without power. | World News

An outdated air-conditioning law, a viral health myth about sleeping with the fan on, and the age-old climate change hoax allegation. DW checked what's spreading in Europe's…

Just 5% of British households and 24% of French ones have air conditioners at home. As intense, life-threatening heat waves become more common, that is starting to change.