A new heatwave swept across much of France on Thursday, with temperatures forecast to approach 40C later in the week, dozens of trains were cancelled and classes suspended.
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Updated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 13:39 CET
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A pharmacy sign displaying the temperature of 41C in Creon near Bordeaux, south-western France, on June 17, 2026. Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP
A new heatwave swept across much of France on Thursday, with temperatures forecast to approach 40C later in the week, dozens of trains were cancelled and classes suspended.
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