Seven dead, officials on alert as Europe swelters through spring that feels like summer

Authorities in France say at least seven people have died due to unseasonably warm temperatures, while for the second day in a row, the UK has recorded a new record high for May. Much of Western Europe is still dealing with a pre-summer heatwave, leading to health warnings across the continent.<br /><br />Authorities in France say at least seven people have died due to unseasonably warm temperatures, while for the second day in a row, the UK has recorded a new record high for May.<br><br><br>Much of Western Europe is still dealing with a pre-summer heatwave, leading to health warnings across the continent.