Europe Bakes: Heatwave Kills 18 in France, Including Two Children
A severe heatwave has swept across Europe, claiming at least 18 lives in France. Two young children were found unconscious in a hot car and could not be revived. Temperatures topped 40°C in Bordeaux, Poitiers and Paris, smashing old records. Authorities say London and other UK cities may break June highs later this week. Officials warn of safety risks, urging people to swim only in supervised areas. Italy battles power outages and Belgium rescues heat-stricken wildlife as scorching conditions persist.
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