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Europe's gruelling heatwave sweeps across France and Germany as temperatures soar
Authorities issue emergency warnings as heat intensifies across the continent
Concetta Vassallo66 wordsEdition №23Monday, 22 June 2026 — Edition № 23

A gruelling heatwave is sweeping across much of Europe, according to France 24, with temperatures climbing to record levels and set to reach 40 degrees Celsius. France has placed more than a third of the country under red heat alert, cancelled outdoor sports events, and restricted alcohol consumption at festivals, according to The Guardian. Germany has issued nationwide warnings as the heat intensifies across the continent.
