Forty people drown in France as heatwave shuts schools and limits transport across Europe

A deadly heatwave has gripped parts of Europe, particularly France, where a tragic incident saw forty people drown, likely due to the extreme heat forcing closures of schools and transport limitations. Red alerts and health warnings are in place across Britain, France, Italy, and Spain as temperatures soar to record levels. This crisis underscores the urgent need to address the long-term impacts of climate change, as such extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, posing significant risks to public health and safety.