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European countries close schools, cancel trains as heatwave set to intensify

France 24 · Jun 22, 2026, 3:01 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Much of Europe was preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its effects.

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European countries close schools, cancel trains as heatwave set to intensify

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