A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books

NPR News Tuesday 23 June 2026, 08:37 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read

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France is experiencing scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme temperatures. The heat is expected to last until at least the end of the week.(Image credit: Michel Euler)

France is experiencing scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme temperatures. The heat is expected to last until at least the end of the week.

(Image credit: Michel Euler)

France (LOCATION) Michel Euler (PERSON)

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