Europe swelters as more heat records set to tumble

Phys.org Friday 19 June 2026, 21:00 UTC 1 min read

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Much of Western Europe was sweltering in a grueling heat wave on Friday, with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, likely shattering yet more temperature records.

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