France 24 • June 24, 2026 11:18

#Parisians flock to #canal to escape suffocating #heat

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#France is experiencing its worst heatwave in history, with #Paris hitting above 40 degrees Celsius on June 23. To help its residents cope with the exceptionally high temperatures, the city has opened an area of the #CanalSaintMartin to swimmers. A successful idea, although Parisians say more should be done.

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Wed 09:55 - France 24

Paris's largest outside swimming pool opens early ahead of massive heatwave

Wed 13:16 - France 24

Iconic Paris canal opens to swimmers as residents seek ways to cope with heatwave

Wed 14:59 - BBC Europe

Record-breaking heatwave develops across Europe

Wed 16:21 - NYT Europe

Western Europe Braces For Another Round of Heat

Thu 12:17 - Sky News (UK)

Amber heat alert issued as new heatwave nears

Thu 12:33 - France 24

Keeping cool: How French cities are adapting to extreme heat

Thu 14:02 - France 24

French school forced to adapt to early heatwave driven by climate change

Thu 16:57 - The Bulletin (BE)

Swimming on the roof: Open air pool finally on the horizon for Brussels

Fri 08:58 - Euronews

Farms, schools, rail and health services under strain as heatwave grips France

Fri 10:31 - BBC Headlines

Amber Extreme Heat warning issued by Met Office as 35C heatwave approaches

Fri 11:34 - DW All

Germany news: Heat alerts in effect for millions

Fri 11:34 - DW Top

Germany news: Heat alerts in effect for millions

Fri 13:25 - Euronews

Extreme heat in Europe: Which countries face the biggest costs?

Fri 15:15 - France 24

New timetables, longer holidays: How can French schools adapt to heatwaves?

Fri 16:23 - DW All

What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century

Fri 16:23 - DW Top

What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century

Fri 16:26 - Euronews

Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines

Sun 11:07 - Euronews

Summer solstice heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption

Mon 12:49 - The Bulletin (BE)

Heatwave causing major stress to young birds, warns wildlife centre

Mon 13:09 - France 24

French government holds crisis meeting over sweltering heatwave

Mon 13:44 - Euronews

School closures, alcohol bans and slow trains: How Europe’s heatwave is shutting down daily life

Mon 15:44 - DW All

Europe sizzles under heatwave with little relief in sight

Mon 15:44 - DW Top

Europe sizzles under heatwave with little relief in sight

Mon 15:44 - DW All

Europe sizzles under heat wave with little relief in sight

Mon 15:44 - DW Top

Europe sizzles under heat wave with little relief in sight

Tue 05:00 - Euronews

Europe’s heatwave could trigger blackouts. Which countries are most exposed?

Tue 08:35 - Al Jazeera English

About 20 drown in France trying to escape heatwave sweeping much of Europe

Tue 09:52 - France 24

France faces historically hot temperatures as heatwave carries on

Tue 10:26 - BBC Headlines

Around 29,000 lightning strikes light up sky across southern England

Tue 10:53 - BBC Europe

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

Tue 11:55 - France 24

France issues red alert as heatwave breaks records and death toll mounts

Tue 13:20 - France 24

Paris suffocates as deadly heatwave takes hold of the country

Tue 14:16 - Euronews

At least 20 drownings reported as 54 French departments remain on red alert

Tue 14:19 - France 24

Heatwave: France records hottest-ever night

Tue 14:24 - France 24

French heatwave proves deadly as country struggles to adapt

Tue 15:18 - France 24

France's elderly particularly at risk as heatwave suffocates country

Wed 10:49 - Euronews

Red heatwave alerts spread across Europe with hottest day ever in France and 40 deaths from drowning

Wed 11:18 - France 24

#Parisians flock to #canal to escape suffocating #heat

Wed 12:14 - Euronews

Belgium under health alert as record-high heatwave hits the continent

Wed 13:14 - Al Jazeera English

When Paris is hotter than Mecca: How Europe’s heatwave compares globally

Wed 13:22 - France 24

Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave

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Al Jazeera English

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13:14

When Paris is hotter than Mecca: How Europe’s heatwave compares globally

Paris and other European cities are seeing temperatures above 40C (104F), levels normally seen across the Middle East.

08:35

About 20 drown in France trying to escape heatwave sweeping much of Europe

France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.

BBC Europe

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10:53

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.

14:59

Record-breaking heatwave develops across Europe

An intense heatwave is building across the continent, with Paris possibly seeing 40C by Sunday. Simon King reports.

BBC Headlines

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10:26

Around 29,000 lightning strikes light up sky across southern England

Thunderstorms caused flash flooding and travel disruption across parts of England, with more extreme heat expected on Tuesday.

10:31

Amber Extreme Heat warning issued by Met Office as 35C heatwave approaches

Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.

DW All

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15:44

Europe sizzles under heatwave with little relief in sight

Germany, France, the UK and other European countries are witnessing scorching temperatures with it likely not cooling down until the weekend or next week. DW has the latest.

15:44

Europe sizzles under heat wave with little relief in sight

Germany, France, the UK and other European countries are experiencing extreme heat, with cooler weather not expected until the weekend. Several deaths were reported in France, including two children. DW …

16:23

What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century

Warnings of a mighty El Nino weather pattern this year could bring drought, flooding and extreme heat. Can we prepare for the worst of it?

11:34

Germany news: Heat alerts in effect for millions

Germany is bracing for a mix of high temperatures and thunderstorms on Friday. Repairs on the Bonn North Bridge will take another two years. DW has the latest.

DW Top

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15:44

Europe sizzles under heatwave with little relief in sight

Germany, France, the UK and other European countries are witnessing scorching temperatures with it likely not cooling down until the weekend or next week. DW has the latest.

15:44

Europe sizzles under heat wave with little relief in sight

16:23

What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century

Warnings of a mighty El Nino weather pattern this year could bring drought, flooding and extreme heat. Can we prepare for the worst of it?

11:34

Germany news: Heat alerts in effect for millions

Germany is bracing for a mix of high temperatures and thunderstorms on Friday. Repairs on the Bonn North Bridge will take another two years. DW has the latest.

Euronews

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