Severe heatwave hits Europe in June 2026
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European authorities
Europe (Germany, France, UK)
June 2026
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A severe heatwave is affecting Germany, France, and the UK, with temperatures reaching up to 40C in some regions. Two children died in a car in Carpentras, France, with heat suspected as the cause. The UK Met Office has issued a red warning for extreme heat.
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