Heatwave
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worldPortugal Battles Major Wildfires as Severe Heatwave Grips Nation
Over a thousand firefighters are mobilized as Civil Protection reports 62 incidents. A prolonged heatwave prompts a nationwide state of alert until Monday.
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worldFrench Hospitals Scramble to Adapt as New Heatwave Approaches
Hospitals across France are implementing urgent measures and major infrastructure changes after a deadly heatwave exposed critical weaknesses in healthcare facilities.
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worldOver 13,000 Amana AC Units Recalled for Fire Hazard Amid Heatwave
Daikin recalls 13,514 Amana air conditioning units and heat pumps due to a fire and burn risk, as a dangerous heatwave impacts the central and eastern U.S.
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worldFrance Records 1,000+ Excess Deaths During Record European Heatwave
French health authorities report approximately 1,000 more deaths than expected during a severe, multi-day heatwave that pushed temperatures above 40°C across Western Europe.
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worldGermany Breaks Heat Record Again, Shattering Previous Day's Mark
The German Weather Service confirmed a new national heat record of 41.7°C, set just one day after the previous record was established during an extreme heatwave.
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worldRecord Heatwave Grips Europe, Closing Landmarks and Canceling Events
A brutal heatwave continues across Europe with record temperatures in the UK, France, and Germany, forcing major event cancellations and early closures of landmarks.
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worldFourth Child Dies in French Heatwave After Being Left in Hot Car
An 18-month-old baby died in a Marseille hospital after being found in an overheated car, marking the fourth child death in France's ongoing heatwave this week.
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worldRecord European Heatwave Shifts East, Strains Hospitals and Infrastructure
A lethal heatwave, the worst ever recorded in Europe, moves east from France and the UK. Authorities report mass casualties, infrastructure failures, and critical hospital equipment strain.