Record heatwave grips Europe: extreme heat overwhelms hospitals and triggers alerts - United Kingdom Perspective

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London measures the scale of a historic heatwave striking the United Kingdom as it sweeps across Europe, combining temperature records, health alerts, and alarming projections for summers ahead.

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London, June 27, 2026.

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