European heatwave red alert: analysis of media framing across European outlets

A severe heatwave with red alerts has gripped much of Europe, shattering temperature records and prompting widespread disruption. In France, at least 40 people have drowned since June 18 while trying to cool off, and several elderly people have died from heat-related causes. The Red Cross has declared the extreme heat a 'matter of life and death' for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and the homeless. In the UK, the Met Office issued a rare red alert, leading to the closure of hundreds of schools and warnings against non-essential travel on train networks. The Eiffel Tower closed early, and London saw sales of fans, ice cream makers, and barbecue items surge. Meanwhile, a new global study highlighted that heat stress days have become dramatically more frequent due to climate change, with subtropical regions experiencing up to 50 additional days of strong heat stress per year compared to the 1970s.