France is going through a record heatwave, with 54 departments on high alert. At least 18 people have died from heat related causes. For French people, the main issue is how to cope with these extreme…
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Cover image: Una persona se protege del sol con un paraguas frente al Louvre durante una ola de calor en París, Francia, el 27 de mayo de 2026. © Reuters/Tom Nicholson
France
Issued on: 23/06/2026 - 12:16
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