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Scorching heatwave forces school closures, train cancellations across Europe

France 24 · Jun 22, 2026, 3:01 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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More than 800 schools in several parts of France were closed Monday as a record heatwave, which killed three people over the weekend, was set to intensify. Both France and Belgium have announced cuts to their rail services as authorities across Europe issued health alerts in a bid to cope with recor

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