Europe
Europe
Europe
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Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage across southern Europe
Wildfires have torn through southern Europe, forcing thousands from their homes and prompting authorities to take the unprecedented step of banning spectators from a Tour de France stage.
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At least 191 million Europeans face 35 °C on Sunday
France’s national health agency has tallied around 1,000 more deaths than usual since 24 June, warning that the figure will rise further.
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Europe heatwave intensifies as nearly 200 million face extreme temperatures
At least 193 million people across Europe are expected to experience temperatures above 35 °C this weekend as a deadly heatwave shifts eastward, shattering records and overwhelming emergency services.
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Record-breaking heatwave kills scores as more than 1oo million Europeans face soaring temperatures
More than 100 million Europeans endured temperatures exceeding 35°C on Thursday, as a deadly heatwave continued to grip the continent, claiming scores of lives and overwhelming emergency services.
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European heatwave claims over 200 lives in Spain, three children die in France
A record-breaking heatwave sweeping across Europe has been linked to at least 212 deaths in Spain over four days.
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Two children die in France as heatwave blasts Europe
Two children were found dead in a car in France on Monday as much of Europe sweltered through an intense heatwave.
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Dangerous heatwave grips Europe as temperatures threaten records across continent
A severe heatwave is sweeping across Europe, prompting authorities in multiple countries to issue their highest-level heat warnings.
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Record temperatures as spring heatwave bakes Europe
Western Europe experienced record-breaking temperatures on Tuesday as a heatwave from northern Africa continued to push the mercury well above normal levels for May, with forecasters predicting further rises this…
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Thieves make a break with 12 tonnes of stolen KitKat bars
Thieves have stolen 12 tonnes of KitKat chocolate bars from a truck in Europe, sparking fears of Easter shortages as investigations continue.
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Storms batter Europe leaving hundreds of thousands without power
Fierce storms batter Europe leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Schools closed, transport disrupted across France, Britain and Germany.
