Temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe on Sunday.

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

In France, dozens of people including both young and old have died during the heatwave

Europe is bracing for a scorching Sunday as an estimated 191 million people are expected to face temperatures of 35C or higher, particularly in Germany, the Czech Republic,…

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