Europe heatwave mapped: France bans alcohol and Spain cancels sporting events as temperatures soar to 40C (opens original article in a new tab)

Europe faces a severe heatwave with temperatures over 40C, leading to public health measures, event cancellations, and school closures across multiple countries.

• Europe experiences record-breaking heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40C
• France bans alcohol and cancels events as schools prepare closures
• Spain issues red weather alerts and cancels sports events due to extreme heat