The hottest day in French history was so bad the Louvre and Eiffel Tower had to close early

France recorded its hottest day ever, prompting early closures of the Louvre and Eiffel Tower. A heatwave affecting Europe led to red alerts in France, the UK, and Spain, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas. The event, linked to human-caused climate change, caused disruptions to schools, transportation, and outdoor work, while over 40 drowning deaths were reported.