Weekend to bring cooldown after record-breaking heatwave

The record-breaking heatwave is set to end with cooler and more unsettled weather by Sunday.

Toddler dies after found in hot car in Marseille during France heatwave

The death is the latest in a string of fatal hot-car incidents involving young children this week, as France recorded its hottest day on Tuesday, then broke that record again on Wednesday.

Fourth child dies in France as Europe’s brutal heatwave forecast to shift east

Scientists say hot spell is worst ever, with nearly half of region’s 850 largest cities facing unprecedented heat stress The number of deaths in France linked to the searing heatwave has climbed to four toddlers and more than 55 drownings, as the brutally hot conditions sweeping Europe were forecast to shift east, choking 150 million people under 35C (95F) temperatures. Scientists said the heatwave was the most severe and widespread ever, leaving nearly half of the region’s 850 largest citie...

By Ashifa Kassam in Madrid, Damian Carrington in London and Helena Smith in Athens

Thermal cameras reveal intense heat for outdoor workers in Europe

Thermal cameras reveal intense heat for outdoor workers in Europe

Sun, suits, and Speedos: I asked workers in London's financial district how they're beating Europe's punishing heat wave

City workers are cooling off by indulging in a spot of open water swimming. Georgia Hennessy Europe is in the grips of a sweltering heat wave, with temperatures over 100 degrees in some places. Office workers in London's financial district are swapping suits for Speedos to stay cool. Business Insider visited an outdoor pool in Canary Wharf to see how people are beating the heat. Take a stroll through London's financial district on a normal day, and the dress code is predictable: tailored su...

Overflowing Hospitals, Cancelled Festivals: Europe Buckles Under Heatwave

Health authorities in Britain and France warned hospitals were struggling with the heat and a surge in emergency calls.

Punishing heatwave exposes cracks in France's nuclear power fleet

Three French nuclear plants halted production during this week's record-breaking heatwave as rivers became too warm to cool them, raising questions over the long-term future of Europe's biggest nuclear fleet.

By Alison Hird

Thousands without power amid thunderstorm warning

Follow live updates as a heatwave continues to grip Europe, with several counties in Ireland on a thunderstorm warning.

Ireland is in the midst of a heatwave, but what exactly counts as a heatwave?

Today, three weather stations in Ireland have reached the heatwave criteria.

Europe’s deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events

Temperatures broke June records in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands on Friday as the death toll from Europe's heatwave climbed in Spain and France and authorities cancelled concerts and other public events because of health risks.

By David Apinga