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Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts

Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts
BBC News Monday 22 June 2026, 10:32 UTC 1 min read
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The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.

The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.
France (LOCATION)
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