A severe heatwave continues to grip Europe, with France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy experiencing significant impacts. France is particularly affected, with temperatures reaching record highs and disrupting education, healthcare, transportation, and infrastructure. The country experienced its hottest night since records began in 1947. Thousands of schools have closed and train services have been cancelled due to the prolonged heat. The UK has been under red alert for three consecutive days due to record temperatures, while Germany saw citizens seeking relief in fountain pools. Italy has issued heat alerts for 17 cities as the heatwave persists across the continent.