23 Jun 2026

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Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe

France, Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.

23 Jun 2026 9:46pm GMT

Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave

Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.

23 Jun 2026 4:27pm GMT

From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat

People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

23 Jun 2026 2:19pm GMT