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‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’

‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’
New York Times Thursday 13 August 2026, 04:00 UTC By Lynsey Chutel 1 min read
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Sunrise in London on an amber warning day last week. More extreme heat is forecast.

Sunrise in London on an amber warning day last week. More extreme heat is forecast.
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