Carpentras is a Provençal commune in Vaucluse, France. Latest news: police found bones and a decomposed body at a suspect couple’s southern-French home; heatwaves in Western Europe cause deaths, including in France.
A sweeping heatwave has driven temperatures above historical highs across France and neighboring countries. Officials have issued red and orange alerts, with tens of millions affected as authorities warn of health risks, power disruptions, and travel delays. Several cities have seen record temperatures, while hospitals and schools adjust operating hours to cope with the extreme heat.
Police in Orange have opened a murder inquiry after the discovery of five decomposing infant remains in boxes at a couple’s home. A 32-year-old woman who recently gave birth is hospitalized; her partner is being questioned. The couple’s two older children are in protective care while authorities investigate.