Europeans face sweltering temperatures once again, as another heatwave brings disruption in schools, rail services and sport events, as officials fear heat-related health risks. Temperatures are expected to hit 39 degrees celsius, heading to be the hottest year on record. According to the WHO, over 200 000 people have died from heat-related causes in Europe in the past four years.
Europe faces warmest year on record as heatwave batters continent
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Mon 12:00 - UN News Americas
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Wed 10:43 - Euronews
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Sat 08:48 - Euronews
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Sat 11:45 - Sky News (UK)
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Sat 12:45 - France 24
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Sun 18:05 - DW Top
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Mon 10:26 - France 24
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Mon 10:32 - BBC Headlines
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Mon 11:51 - Financial Times
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Mon 13:20 - France 24
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Mon 13:24 - France 24
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Mon 14:34 - France 24
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Mon 14:42 - Euronews
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Mon 14:58 - France 24
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Mon 15:44 - DW All
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Mon 15:44 - DW Top
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Mon 16:49 - Euronews
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Mon 16:58 - BBC Headlines
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Mon 23:03 - BBC Headlines
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Tue 07:08 - Euronews
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Tue 10:16 - France 24
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Tue 10:22 - France 24
Europe faces warmest year on record as heatwave batters continent