Europe Is Once Again In the Grip of Extreme Heat

New York Times Thursday 13 August 2026, 12:58 UTC By Nazaneen Ghaffar and Lynsey Chutel 1 min read

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The latest round of extreme temperatures, the fifth since May, is disrupting daily life and testing the region’s resilience.

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