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A deadly heat wave is tightening its grip on Europe, sending temperatures soaring toward record levels and forcing authorities across the continent to close schools, cancel public events and even restrict alcohol consumption
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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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Big parts of Europe are under high-level warnings for extreme heat, with forecasters predicting "severe" weather impact.
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