France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events. Authorities have banned public drinking in “red alert” zones to reduce risks. Temperatures reached 40 C or 104 F on Sunday with even hotter conditions expected Monday. The Eiffel Tower and other venues have set up misting stations to cool crowds. Spain, Italy and Germany are also sweltering with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels. The World Health Organization warns that more than 200,000 people in Europe have died from heat-related causes over the last four years.