BBC World
France's heatwave is causing drownings, wildfires, and even the Eiffel Tower to close early. Stay cool, don't swim in canals, and maybe reconsider that nuclear plant tour.
The Guardian
As heatwaves scorch France, rural pools are lifelines for cooling off and learning to swim - but budget woes and aging infrastructure threaten to pull the plug.
The Guardian
A drone with a defective bomb nearly disrupted a Ukrainian plane at Leipzig, while Russia's attacks on Kyiv continue to kill, and Europe swelters in record heat - because 2026 isn't done with us yet.
BBC Business
UK heatwaves are making farmers sweat and could make your supermarket bill sweat too, as drought threatens crops and supply chains - so stock up on wine before it becomes both scarce and subpar.
The Guardian
England and Wales continue to bake as Met Office confirms heatwave will persist, because the weather has apparently decided to make a point about climate change.
BBC World
Twelve people die in a Spanish wildfire sparked by a downed power line, as a heatwave bakes southern Europe and sets records for 'worst fire season ever' - again.
The Guardian
India's heatwaves force school closures, making women choose between careers and childcare - because why plan ahead when you can just panic-close everything?
BBC World
France bans booze at Fête de la Musique as heatwave pushes temps to 41C, because dehydration and DJs don't mix.
The Guardian
Europe enters another record-breaking summer with the heatwave readiness of a tourist who forgot sunscreen, as early data shows 250 extra deaths in the UK from the latest blast.
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