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The most intense conditions are happening in Britain, France and Spain, which are all under high-level heat warnings.
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Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
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Millions of people across France woke up drenched in sweat on Tuesday after another night of scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme and exceptional temperatures.
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Several European countries issued red weather alerts as a fresh bout of extreme heat pushed temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
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In a country without widespread air-conditioning, schools, trains and sporting events remain impacted.
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