Heat is Hammering Europe, Again. Here’s What That Looks Like.

NYT World Friday 14 August 2026, 12:35 UTC By Lynsey Chutel 1 min read

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A sweltering day near Tower Bridge in London on Thursday.

A sweltering day near Tower Bridge in London on Thursday. [Image text:] 899988989899989 88889999999889

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