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Heat records shattered as Spain sets double June high
Spain experiences its first official heatwave of 2026 as record-breaking temperatures prompt new safety measures across the country.
Climate
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We recreated the legendary heatwave summer of 1976 in today’s climate
The 1976 UK heatwave and drought are returning to public focus as researchers and institutions mark the fiftieth anniversary of the historic weather event.
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Around 20 drown in France as people seek relief from heatwave
Europe’s record heatwave kills at least 20 in France as desperate cooling measures turn deadly
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Europe's current heat wave is so bad the French are considering adopting AC 'if necessary'
France weighs air conditioning adoption as record heat kills children and fuels national emergency warnings