Record Heatwave Grips Europe, Closing Landmarks and Canceling Events

A record-breaking heatwave continues to grip Europe, with searing temperatures forcing event cancellations and landmark closures.

In Paris, officials banned public alcohol consumption and postponed the city's Pride March. The Eiffel Tower and Louvre museum are closing early. The capital recorded 39°C, and a man drowned in the Canal Saint-Martin, prompting a public safety warning.

France recorded its hottest-ever day on Wednesday. Thirty-seven departments remain under a red heat alert.

Germany also faces extreme heat, with the city of Saarbrücken reporting its highest temperature ever at 41.3°C. The UK recorded its hottest June day on Friday, with Santon Downham in Suffolk hitting 37.3°C.

Spain has seen temperatures above 40°C, with its weather agency forecasting warmer-than-normal conditions will persist into next week.