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Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one

Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one
BBC News Wednesday 24 June 2026, 12:24 UTC 1 min read
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A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains

A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains
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