Europe is grappling with a devastating heatwave, claiming over 1,300 lives and straining medical facilities. The extreme temperatures highlight a critical flaw in the continent's housing, ill-equipped for prolonged heat. Many residents are adapting by altering routines and seeking natural cooling, while the demand for air conditioning surges despite high costs. France has seen a particularly severe human toll, with excess deaths and overwhelmed mortuaries.

Record-breaking European heatwave pushes hospitals to saturation, forces bans and cancellations, and exposes the continent’s vulnerability to extreme heat.

As hospitals buckle and warnings spread east, the heatwave is exposing how unprepared much of Europe remains for extreme temperatures. #EuropeNews

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…

Europe's heatwave has claimed thousands of lives, exacerbated by climate change, disrupting power and healthcare systems.

Europe is battling an intense summer heatwave that has left more than 1,300 people dead since June 21, according to the WHO. Beyond the immediate health crisis, the extreme…

'Extreme heat is already reaching the limits of our societies’ ability to cope,' as a result of climate change, one expert group said.