An unusually early heat wave smashed records across France, Britain and Spain. Temperatures in some areas are starting to soar again.
Western Europe Had Its Hottest June on Record
An unusually early heat wave smashed records across France, Britain and Spain. Temperatures in some areas are starting to soar again.
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An unusually early heat wave smashed records across France, Britain and Spain. Temperatures in some areas are starting to soar again.
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- An unusually early heat wave smashed records across France, Britain and Spain.
- Temperatures in some areas are starting to soar again.
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This story is part of the Energy coverage. The original reporting source identified by the page is The New York Times. Publication date: July 9, 2026.
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