Europe's killer heatwave has claimed more than 1,300 lives and French morgues have reached full capacity, as parts of the continent continue to suffer in the sun.

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

At least 55 people have died in France as authorities warn the heatwave is far from over

Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health…

Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health…

Temperatures have topped 40°C across parts of Europe this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts. #EuropeNews

Parts of France have topped 40°C this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts. #EuropeNews

France has recorded around 1,000 more deaths than expected since June 24 during the record-breaking heatwave that swept across much of western Europe, with the vast majority of…

France's health agency reports approximately 1,000 excess deaths during the recent record-breaking heatwave, with most victims aged 65 and over.

The heatwave has been moving east

France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe. Most of the deaths involved people aged 65 and older. | World News

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

The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of…

French health officials said there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in that country in just three days. | World News

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in connection with Europe's record-breaking heatwave since June 21, according to the World Health Organization on Sunday. Earlier…

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

Europe’s record heatwave has caused over 1,300 excess deaths, WHO warns, as climate change drives dangerous temperatures, wildfires and widespread disruption.

AFP estimates that at least 191 million people are forecast to experience temperatures of at least 35C in Europe.

Europe's deadly heatwave pushed east Sunday with hundreds of millions still sweltering across the continent despite fleeting relief from overnight storms, notably in France and…

On Sunday morning, French health officials said there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in that country just since Wednesday.

All-time highest temperatures have been set in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.