One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwave

Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, potentially one of the worst ever recorded, even rivalling the 2003 episode. Temperatures shattered records across the continent, impacting millions, closing schools, and disrupting transport. Experts highlight the unprecedented intensity and early timing of this heat, with climate change cited as a significant factor. Thousands of excess deaths have been linked to the extreme heat.