Three people died in France due to the heat, and many schools closed.

Temperatures in Bordeaux, France, may reach 42 C, with 49 areas under a heat warning.

French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said the hot weather will last for several days. She does not know when it will end.

Three elderly people died in the Bordeaux region due to health issues from the heat.

The UK may see temperatures above 39 C, breaking the previous June record of 35.6 C. The Met Office made this forecast.

The June heat wave comes after a record-breaking May in Britain, with a high of 35.1 C.

Europe's average high temperature was 24 C, 4.1 C above the historic norm. Asia and North America were also warmer than usual.

Spain issued a red alert for the Basque region, with temperatures expected to reach 40 C in San Sebastián.

San Sebastián will be hotter than Seville and Córdoba, which usually have the country's highest summer temperatures.

Temperatures in Spain are 5-10 degrees above normal, with some areas even hotter.

At night, temperatures in some parts of Spain did not drop below 25 C or 30 C.

The Labour Ministry is checking if companies are following laws to protect workers during the heat wave. Workers can take paid leave if they cannot get to work.

Tourists in Rome are trying to stay cool by splashing water on themselves and taking refuge in restaurants with fans.

The European Union found that 2024 was the hottest year on record in Europe and globally.

Scientists warn that climate change is making heat waves and dryness worse, especially in southeastern Europe.

Climate change is caused by the release of heat-trapping gases from burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and other human activities.