Forty drown in France trying to escape record heat wave scorching Europe

At least 40 people in France have tragically drowned while seeking relief from a record-breaking heat wave that's scorched much of Europe, highlighting the continent's struggle with climate change. This extreme heat, occurring at a rate twice the global average, signals a growing trend of more intense and frequent heatwaves. As these events become more common, they underscore the urgent need for effective climate action to mitigate such devastating impacts on human life and health.