France and UK swelter in record-breaking heat

France and the UK experienced record-breaking heat, with the UK recording its two hottest June days and France its hottest day ever. Hospitals in the UK faced potential surgery cancellations due to overheated MRI machines and lack of air conditioning, while French teachers staged strikes over unsafe working conditions. The heatwave, now affecting Germany with 40°C temperatures, has boosted air conditioning company stocks by 41% since April.