Europe battles record-breaking heat: is this the new normal? - The Latest

The Guardian UK Tuesday 23 June 2026, 15:39 UTC By Presented by Lucy Hough with Ajit Niranjan ; producers Bryony Moore and Annie La Vespa ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin 1 min read

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Europe is dealing with a debilitating heatwave, with schools closed, trains cancelled and France holding an emergency meeting after heat-related deaths. António Guterres, the UN chief, is urging the world to act on fossil fuels as the continent braces for record-breaking heat. Lucy Hough speaks to Europe environment correspondent Ajit Niranjan Continue reading...

Europe is dealing with a debilitating heatwave, with schools closed, trains cancelled and France holding an emergency meeting after heat-related deaths.

António Guterres, the UN chief, is urging the world to act on fossil fuels as the continent braces for record-breaking heat.

Lucy Hough speaks to Europe environment correspondent Ajit Niranjan

Europe (LOCATION) France (LOCATION) António Guterres (PERSON) UN (ORG) Lucy Hough (PERSON) Ajit Niranjan Continue (PERSON)

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