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France struggles to deal with new heatwave amid punishing temperatures
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Cover image: Un ouvrier boit pour se rafraîchir, dans l'ouest de la France, le 26 mai 2026, alors que la France est en alerte canicule © Loic Venance, AFP 02:52 France struggles to deal with new heatwave amid punishing temperatures Europe Issued on: 22/06/2026 - 12:26Modified: 22/06/2026 - 12:27
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