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At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes

A severe heatwave has caused at least 18 deaths in France, including two children aged 2 and 4 found in a family car. More than half of France is under red alerts as temperatures approach or exceed 40C. Authorities have restricted outdoor sports and public alcohol consumption to manage the crisis.

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Death tolls in France have risen to at least 18 people.

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  1. Heatwave Kills At Least 18 in France as Europe Temperatures Surge

    A severe heatwave has caused at least 18 deaths in France, including two children aged 2 and 4 found in a family car. More than half of France is under red alerts as temperatures approach or exceed 40C. Authorities have restricted outdoor sports and public alcohol consumption to manage the crisis.

    What's confirmed:

    • At least 18 people died in France during the heatwave.
    • Two children, aged 2 and 4, died after being left in a hot car.
    • More than half of France is under red alerts due to extreme heat.
    • France has restricted outdoor sports and public alcohol consumption.
    • European temperatures have approached or exceeded 40C.
    • Schools in France closed or modified their timetables.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Temperatures are forecast to reach 44C.
    • A heat-dome driven furnace is causing the record temperatures.
    • Temperatures in Britain could break records for June this week.
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