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Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave

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Portugal has broken the record for the hottest May day, as a heatwave sweeps across Europe. Extreme temperatures are prompting unusual situations, including French students taking exams in baking schools and red alerts being issued in Italy.

French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.
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