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Fri, 19 Jun 2026

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The region has seen extreme heatwaves with France, Germany, Belgium, and Netherlands experiencing all-time highs. Heat records have been broken in several areas with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celsius. The prolonged hot weather has led to droughts and wildfires across the region. The extreme heat has also caused health issues for some residents. Emergency services have reported an increase in heat-related illnesses and deaths. Some cities are introducing measures to help residents cope with the heat, including opening public pools, installing cooling systems, and providing relief centers. Meanwhile, other news includes:
* Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as details of her mother's case emerge
* JD Vance was spotted at a luxury Swiss resort for talks with Iran
* Donald Trump wants something from the new UK prime minister
* Parisians cool off in canals amid 'red alert' heatwave
* The BBC visits destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
* An investigation is ongoing into the Bedford train crash