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London hits record-breaking 35C as unusual May heatwave bakes Europe

ABC Australia · May 26, 2026, 3:27 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The British capital's previous hottest May day was set only one day prior, when the mercury topped 33.5C.

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