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World 23 Jun 2026

A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books

France is experiencing scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme temperatures. The heat is expected to last until at least the end of the week.

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France is experiencing scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme temperatures. The heat is expected to last until at least the end of the week. PARIS. Millions of people across France woke up drenched in sweat on Tuesday after another night of scorching heat. With most of the population exposed to extreme and exceptional temperatures. Temperatures will remain exceptionally high around the clock as the national weather service. Meteo France, placed 54 departments under a red heat wave alert. Human-caused climate change is tied to increasing extreme weather.

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