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Europe swelters under a relentless heatwave

Le Monde (English) · Jun 22, 2026, 1:52 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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With temperatures forecasted to climb as high as 43°C in parts of Europe, officials are shutting schools, curbing rail services and urging the elderly and vulnerable to take precautions.

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