Western Europe heatwave breaks records; France reports seven heat-linked deaths (opens in new tab)

A late-May heatwave driven by a North African “heat dome” scorched parts of Western Europe on Tuesday, sending temperatures well above seasonal norms in France, Britain, Ireland, Spain and Italy. France reported at least seven deaths linked directly or indirectly to the heat, while Britain set a May temperature record for a second consecutive day, reaching 35C at Heathrow and Kew Gardens in London after Kew Gardens recorded 34.8C on Monday. Météo-France said Monday was the hottest May day rec...