France faces its worst heatwave on record, with Paris hitting a June record of 40.9°C. Lack of air conditioning in private flats, especially in densely populated areas, drives a surge in hotel bookings for comfort and sleep.
Singapore's cooling strategy, developed by Lee Kuan Yew, is receiving praise in Europe during a deadly heatwave. Elon Musk called the late statesman a "genius" for his foresight in embracing air conditioning as temperatures break records across the continent.
The UK experiences another record-breaking heatwave day, with England and Wales setting new June temperature highs. A Met Office red warning for extreme heat is in place for parts of southern England, while cooler weather and thunderstorm warnings move in from the west.
The UK and Switzerland experienced record-breaking June temperatures, reaching 36.4C and over 37C respectively. The heatwave across Europe has been linked to a toddler's death in France and a surge in medical emergencies, with millions facing extreme heat.
