Europe heatwave live: UK issues rare red temperature warnings; French PM to hold crisis meeting after heat deaths

Europe is grappling with an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures forecast to soar to 38-40°C in parts of England and Wales, breaking the previous June record set in 1976. The UK’s national weather service has issued a rare red alert, highlighting the severity of the situation. Meanwhile, France is in crisis mode, with the prime minister convening a meeting after 19 heat-related deaths, including two children found in a car. This intense heatwave underscores the urgent need for climate action and emergency preparedness across the continent.