Schools closed in parts of Europe as heatwave intensifies (opens original article in a new tab)

Schools closed and rail services disrupted across parts of Europe as a severe heatwave intensifies, with multiple countries reporting extreme temperatures and health risks.

• Schools closed in France as heatwave intensifies
• Rail services cut in France and Belgium due to extreme temperatures
• France reports heat-related deaths and warns of potential 2003-level heatwave
• Spain and UK face record-breaking temperatures