France 24 • June 22, 2026 10:26

France struggles to deal with new heatwave amid punishing temperatures

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The head of the French state-owned railway operator warned incidents could not be ruled out due to the high temperatures. The heatwave is having a strong impact on the rail network and can deform tracks and damage overhead electrical lines. This comes as many schools have also been forced to closed down. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar tells us more.

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Wed 10:43 - Euronews

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Fri 14:22 - Sky News (UK)

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Fri 23:39 - BBC Headlines

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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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Sat 23:01 - Sky News (UK)

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Sun 12:48 - BBC Headlines

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Sun 18:05 - DW All

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Sun 18:05 - DW Top

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Mon 07:41 - DW All

Germany news: Could heatwave temperatures hit 40°C?

Mon 07:41 - DW Top

Germany news: Could heatwave temperatures hit 40°C?

Mon 10:26 - France 24

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Mon 10:32 - BBC Headlines

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Mon 10:43 - Euronews

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Al Jazeera English

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16:45

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10:32

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12:48

Extreme heat warning extended to four days as temperatures could hit 38C

A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force on Monday and will now last through to Thursday.

23:39

Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns

After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.

DW All

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07:41

Germany news: Could heatwave temperatures hit 40°C?

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18:05

Severe heat wave sweeps Europe, triggering alerts and disruptions

Authorities accross Europe have warned of temperatures exceeding 39 and 40 degrees Celsius as a 'heat dome' sets in. Germany also faces the threat of extreme thunderstorms.

DW Top

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07:41

Germany news: Could heatwave temperatures hit 40°C?

Germany is in the grip of an intense heatwave, with experts predicting extreme temperatures in some regions. Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists he can handle the heat and is not bothered …

18:05

Severe heat wave sweeps Europe, triggering alerts and disruptions

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Euronews

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10:43

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08:48

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15:50

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12:45

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Sky News (UK)

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