Europe Heatwave Deaths
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Europe is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius and causing over 3,700 deaths, primarily among the elderly in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Meanwhile, Tanzania is experiencing unusual cold. The extreme heat is also altering consumer habits, leading to a decline in beer sales.
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U.K. records hottest day of 2026 as western Europe heats up again
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Drought hits Europe's rivers hard
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