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Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level

Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
BBC World Thursday 25 June 2026, 12:22 UTC 1 min read
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Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.

Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.
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