At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes (opens original article in a new tab)

At least 18 people died in France during a severe heatwave, including two children left in a hot car, as Europe experienced record-breaking temperatures and extreme heat conditions

• At least 18 people died in France during a heatwave, including two children in a hot car
• Several European cities broke temperature records, with Bordeaux reaching 41.9°C
• Europe is warming at more than double the global rate according to a World Meteorological Organization report
• Schools in France closed or adjusted schedules due to extreme heat
• Temperatures in San Sebastian were forecast to reach 40°C, double the city's historic June average
• Forecasters in Britain predicted potential record-breaking temperatures for June