Schools close in France as red heat alerts spread amid soaring temperatures (opens original article in a new tab)

France and other European countries face extreme heatwaves, leading to deaths, school closures, and health alerts as temperatures break records.

• Two children died in a car in France amid a heatwave.
• Over 1,300 schools closed nationwide due to extreme heat.
• France's national heat index hit its highest level for June.
• Heatwaves across Europe caused multiple deaths and disruptions.