European heatwave pushes temperatures past 40C as three die in France

European heatwave kills at least three in France as temperatures top 40°C across the continent

USA TodayA powerful heatwave has swept across Europe, pushing temperatures above 40°C in multiple countries and killing at least three people in France. The UK is expected to see temperatures approach 40°C, with heat maps showing the worst-affected areas concentrated in southern England. France is struggling with emergency response measures as the extreme heat strains infrastructure and health services.