France has experienced a surge in deaths during its record-breaking heat wave, according to the country's public health agency. The increase in deaths was particularly sharp in areas under red warnings for extreme heat. The majority of deaths involved people aged 65 and above. Meanwhile, Germany faced wildfires in forests contaminated with WWII ammunition, complicating firefighting efforts and Berlin police used water cannons to cool down crowds. The heat wave has also caused infrastructure damage across Europe, affecting transportation and public services.