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Europe hit by severe heatwave, three dead in France and schools closed

How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By כיכר השבת

What happened

Europe is facing an intense heatwave, with the continent recording its biggest temperature deviation above historical norms. France has reported three heat-related deaths, while Spain and Belgium are also dealing with extreme temperatures and related strain.

  • 01Europe is seeing its largest temperature anomaly versus historical averages.
  • 02France reported three heat-related deaths and 2,700 school closures or schedule changes.
  • 03Bordeaux may exceed 42C, with 49 French districts under red warning.
  • 04Spain issued a red alert in the Basque Country as temperatures stay dangerously high.
  • 05Wildlife rescue centers in Belgium say heat is driving in large numbers of animals.

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