A severe heatwave affects parts of Europe, with at least 18 deaths reported in France, according to two outlets. The reported deaths include two children who are said to have been left in a hot car. Temperatures across several European cities reach new records as the heat persists into Monday, with high temperatures also expected to spread further. One report notes that the extreme conditions follow a pattern of temperature records being broken in multiple locations, underscoring the scale of the weather event. The coverage describes people seeking cooling measures in public spaces, including areas such as fountains near major landmarks in Paris. While the sources focus on France and the immediate toll, they also frame the heatwave as a broader regional event affecting more than one country. Both articles align on the core details: the deaths in France, the inclusion of two children reportedly involved in a hot-car incident, and the record-breaking temperatures associated with the heatwave.