Deadly Heatwave Scorches Europe

A record-breaking heatwave across Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths, with France accounting for nearly 1,000.

The extreme temperatures are now spreading east, straining healthcare systems and increasing wildfire risks.

In the United States, excessive heat warnings have been issued for millions across the Midwest and East Coast ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

A Paris official controversially blamed American air conditioning usage for contributing to the crisis.