Blackouts hit northern France already sweltering in record European heatwave (opens original article in a new tab)

Blackouts hit northern France as a record-breaking heatwave scorches western Europe, causing disruptions, health risks, and fatalities.

• Power cuts hit northern France during a record heatwave
• Heatwave causes record temperatures, disrupting transport and closing sites
• Children die in hot car in France as heatwave intensifies
• Europe experiences extreme heat with temperatures 18°C above normal
• Health alerts issued in multiple countries due to heat risks