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Europe swelters in gruelling heatwave, authorities ramp up warnings

Europe swelters in gruelling heatwave, authorities ramp up warnings
France 24 Saturday 20 June 2026, 12:45 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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A severe heatwave is sweeping across much of Europe, prompting emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents ​in Italy. Temperatures climbed to record levels, and are set to hit 40°C (105.0 °F). Details by Shirli Sitbon.

A severe heatwave is sweeping across much of Europe, prompting emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents ​in Italy. Temperatures climbed to record levels, and are set to hit 40°C (105.0 °F). Details by Shirli Sitbon.
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