Europe heatwave kills at least 18 in France (opens in new tab)

A severe heatwave has pushed temperatures above 40C across parts of western and central Europe. France reported at least 18 deaths, including two children aged 2 and 4 found unconscious in a family car in Carpentras and three older people who died in the Bordeaux region from heat-related health problems. French officials also reported 13 drowning deaths from Sunday into Monday as people sought relief in the water. France placed dozens of departments under its highest red heat alert. Météo-Fra...