Hotter than UAE: Temperatures in France to hit 43°C amid summer heatwave (opens original article in a new tab)

France faces a heatwave with temperatures up to 43°C, prompting school closures and transport disruptions, as Europe experiences record-breaking heat.

• Temperatures in France could reach 43°C during a heatwave, surpassing Abu Dhabi and Dubai's 42°C
• Over 800 schools in France will remain closed, and 1,500 will let students leave early
• Hot air from the Sahara is causing extreme temperatures across Western and Central Europe