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Record June heatwave scorches Western Europe, exposing climate change's growing impacts. Photo: Collected

Western Europe records hottest June on record, EU scientists say

Western Europe recorded its hottest June on record as an unprecedented heatwave claimed thousands of lives, shattered temperature records and highlighted the accelerating impacts of climate change.

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Extreme heat sweeps eastern US as death toll rises to 25

Mist is sprayed by building-tops to cool down temperatures in China. Photo: Screengrab

China high-rises install rooftop mist systems to reduce heat

People play in a fountain at the Andre Citroen park as temperatures rise in Paris during a second heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

France blames US for deadly heatwave

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150 million people living under extreme heat: WHO chief

People sit on the banks of the Bassin de la Villette during a storm, as lightning strikes behind them amid a heatwave in Paris, France, June 27, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson

Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise

People play in a fountain at the Andre Citroen park as temperatures rise in Paris during a second heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Record heatwave in France tied to around 1,000 deaths

People use umbrellas and fans to protect themselves from high temperatures in Munich, Germany, 26 June 2026. REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth

Germany gripped by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east

Women walk holding umbrellas to protect from the sun amid a heatwave in Bordeaux, France, May 28, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Alice Sacco

Europe's heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change: Scientists

People cool off in the Trocadero fountain in front of the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise in Paris during a heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 23, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

Power cuts in France leave thousands sweltering amid scorching heatwave

People cool off in the Trocadero Fountain next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris as temperatures rise during a heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 22, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

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

People play in a fountain at the Andre Citroen park as temperatures rise in Paris during a second heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40C

People protect themselves from the sun under an umbrella near the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise in Paris during a second heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 20, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption