Europe on red alert as temperatures near 44C with 20 dead in France, thousands of schools closed & Eiffel Tower shut (opens in new tab)

AT LEAST 20 people have died in France with thousands of schools closed as sweltering temperatures across Europe look set to reach almost 44C. Sweeping restrictions are being enforced to help keep people safe with the Eiffel Tower among the historic landmarks shut to the public and a booze ban also in place. The hottest...