Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level

Europe's heatwave is shifting east, with temperatures in Germany expected to reach 40C in some areas. France has raised its health alert to the highest level due to the extreme heat. French officials have reported heat-related deaths among young people, a demographic not typically considered vulnerable to heat stress. The heatwave's impact is being felt across the region, with authorities taking measures to mitigate its effects.

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