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July 7, 2026Dangerous heatwave to hit US ahead of holiday weekend
North America will bake in extreme temperatures amid celebrations for the United States' 250th birthday.
June 30, 2026Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.
June 25, 2026US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring
Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold.
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How dangerous is extreme heat?
World Service,·07 Jul 2026,·9 mins Available for over a year Extreme heat is becoming more common around the world. From Europe to India, record-breaking heatwaves are affecting millions of people -
Dangerous heatwave to hit US ahead of holiday weekend
Ben Rich looks at the heatwave developing across the eastern United States bringing stifling heat and humidity A prolonged and dangerous heatwave will intensify across a swathe of the US this week, u
Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
People cool off beneath a misting station in Paris Heatwave conditions that have left Spain, France and the UK sweltering for days are set to shift to the east, with forecasters in Germany and the Cz