The worst heat was felt in southern Europe, while punishing temperatures were forecast to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in Paris and remain unusually high in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Europe sizzled in its first major heat wave of the summer on Tuesday. Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century.

The agency said it anticipates Tuesday will be among the 10 hottest days ever recorded in France.  The blistering temperatures caused one of the world's most popular tourist attractions, ...

Health warnings remained in effect in several European countries. The worst was felt in southern Europe while punishing ...