France records hottest-ever night as 40 drown trying to escape heatwave

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France records hottest-ever night as 40 drown trying to escape heatwave Al Jazeera 40 people drown as France seeks relief from record heat The Washington Post Europe has a major heat problem, and it’s only getting worse CNN What Is the ‘Heat Dome’ Causing Europe’s Record Temperatures? The New York Times At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes Reuters