Millions in France are enduring extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and 40 drowning deaths reported since June 18.

June 26 (Reuters) - French jet engine maker Safran is said to be studying a potential acquisition of sea-drone maker Exail Technologies, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Trading in Exail shares was halted briefly after a near 9% jump following the report,

Back Market, a French company that sells refurbished phones and laptops, posted a message on LinkedIn saying children were welcome at the office as part of their “heat wave plan.” Omnicom Media France, the French division of a global media communications agency, opened their doors to children for the second consecutive year.

Rome and Paris have cited legal and technical concerns over how the ban should be applied in practice. View on euronews

France banned public alcohol consumption in some areas, closed hundreds of schools and canceled events as an extreme heat wave sent temperatures soaring across Europe.

With the France manager absent after the death of his mother, Guy Stephan, his long-time assistant, will take charge against Norway

EDF cites environmental rules protecting river ecosystems as rising water temperatures force output cuts at sites on the Seine and Rhone. View on euronews