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Euro Heat Roundup: How Unbearable Is It in Europe This Week?

Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record temperatures and high humidity, leading to fatalities and environmental concerns across multiple countries.

International Business Times UK

French police launch manslaughter probe after children die in car in 43C heatwave

Much of France was set to experience temperatures of around 40C on Tuesday, after records were shattered on Monday

The Independent UK

Resistance fighter Marc Bloch becomes first historian to enter France's Panthéon

This Tuesday June 23, Marc Bloch will be inducted into Paris's Panthéon mausoleum. A leading 20th-century historian, he co-founded the French academic journal "Les Annales" and was also a soldier in both World Wars. Bloch, who was Jewish, joined the French Resistance during World War II and was tortured and…

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Resistance fighter and historian Marc Bloch enters Paris's Pantheon

French resistance fighter and historian Marc Bloch was inducted into the Pantheon in Paris on Tuesday in a sombre ceremony, giving President Emmanuel Macron another chance to shape France’s national memory through one of the country’s most symbolic events.

Radio France Internationale

Europe gripped by 43C heatwave as at least 40 people drown in France

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The Independent UK

How France finally found the perfect supporting cast for Kylian Mbappe

While Kylian Mbappe will continue to grab the headlines for Les Bleus, those flanking him, such as Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise, could hold the key to World Cup 2026 glory

The Independent UK

Europe heatwave: What France, Italy and other countries are facing

Europe is battling a severe heatwave with France issuing its highest alert across over half the nation and the UK bracing for temperatures nearing 40C. Schools have closed, and travel advisories are in place as the extreme heat leads to safety concerns and disruptions. This intense weather is a stark…

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20 drown in France as people take to rivers, lakes to escape heatwave

France is currently facing a severe heatwave, with nearly 20 individuals drowning in unsupervised waters over the weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach dangerously high levels of 40°C, prompting authorities to advise caution. Tragically, this extreme heat has also resulted in the deaths of two young children left in a…

The Times of India

France Heatwave Leaves Two Children Dead in Hot Car as Death Toll Rises to 18

An intense heatwave in France has resulted in at least 18 deaths, including two children, as temperatures exceed 40C. Authorities issue warnings and urge precautions amid widespread disruptions.

International Business Times UK

Europe heatwave: These countries have issued red heat alerts as continent swelters

Travellers should be aware that high-level bulletins have been issued across France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg and the UK.

Euronews

Watch: French jets salute US anniversary with Washington flyover

France's elite Patrouille de France aerobatic team performed a ceremonial flyover above some of Washington's most iconic sites as part of celebrations marking 250 years of American independence.

Euronews

World Cup 2026: France into last 32 with win over Iraq despite two-hour weather delay

With a second win in two matches, Les Bleus secured their place in the World Cup round of 32. Although they were never really troubled by Iraq (3-0), France were mainly disrupted by a storm over Philadelphia, which suspended the match for almost two hours between the first and second…

France 24

A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books

France is experiencing another day of scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme temperatures

The Independent UK

Around 20 drown in France as people seek relief from heatwave

PARIS — ⁠Around 20 people have drowned while ‌swimming in unsupervised areas in France since the weekend, authorities said on ⁠Tuesday, as people tried to escape a ‌heatwave sweeping across large parts of Europe.

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina into last 32 as England prepare for Ghana

Norway and France have joined Argentina in the knockout rounds with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the fore

The National (Scotland)

France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappe adds two more goals to tally in storm-delayed win

Mbappe scored twice on his 100th appearance for France as they beat Iraq 3-0 in a match delayed for more than two hours by bad weather.

Euronews

Messi extends World Cup goal record in win over Austria as France, Norway advance to knockout rounds

Argentina, France and Norway advance to the knockout stages as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland continue to shine, scoring a brace each in their second fixtures of the group stage in a tightly contested race for the World Cup Golden Boot.

The Independent UK

Bulletin AM briefing: Burnham responds to General Election calls and UK heatwave latest

Could there be a snap election? Andy Burnham issues verdict after Starmer's resignation. UK heatwave forces dozens of schools to close amid expected record-high temperatures. Two children found dead in family car as heatwave grips Europe. Trump threatens to sue major US news network over Reflecting Pool coverage. Mbappe chases…

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Iran’s defiance: Lessons for the Gulf and the Global South

The 14-point US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by US President Donald Trump at the Palace of Versailles in France and President Pezeshkian of Iran in Tehran on 17 June, 2026 , clearly indicates that Iran has won the first round of negotiations.

The Independent UK

Two children found dead in family car as heatwave grips Europe

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The Independent UK

Mbappe chases Messi record as France overcome two-hour storm delay

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Forty people drown in France; Met Office warns UK temperatures could reach 39C – as it happened

France records hottest ever day as much of Europe endures extreme heat; ‘London is cooking,’ says UN secretary general

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Why was the second half of France's game with Iraq delayed? And what did the players do to pass the time?

France vs Iraq saw the effects of extreme weather protocols at the 2026 World Cup

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay

Kylian Mbappe netted a brace, his second double of the tournament, as France secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Iraq, advancing to the last 32. Ousmane Dembele added a third goal in a match significantly delayed by thunderstorms. Mbappe's goals bring him level with a World Cup scoring record, while…

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Aussie Influencer Goes Viral After She Was ‘Rejected’ From A Pool In France Over ‘Hygiene Reasons’

An Aussie influencer has gone viral after she and her family were "rejected" from a local pool in France after a swimwear mishap.

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