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 temperatures are exposing a major challenge: millions of homes across parts of Europe were designed to retain warmth during winter, making them increasingly difficult to cool during prolonged heatwaves.

An ageing population, overheating homes and climatic change are fast outstripping preparations and driving up the death toll.

A punishing heatwave overwhelming hospitals in Europe is just the latest reminder of the deadly threat such scorching temperatures can pose to human health.

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.

A powerful heat wave swept across Europe on Sunday, affecting nearly 191 million people and bringing extreme temperatures to large parts of the continent.