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Severe Heatwave Across Europe Leaves Dozens Dead in France
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 22, 2026
What happened
An extreme heatwave has killed dozens in Europe, including at least 40 people in France and two young children left in a car. France, Spain, and Italy have issued heat warnings as temperatures climb above 40 degrees Celsius in many areas.
- 01At least 40 people died in France after swimming in unauthorized places during the heat.
- 02Two children aged 2 and 4 died after being left in a hot family car.
- 03France recorded its hottest June day and night on record, with more than half under red alert.
- 04Spain expects temperatures above 40 degrees and says June heatwaves are becoming more frequent.
- 05Italy has issued red alerts for cities including Rome, Milan, Florence, Turin, and Venice.
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Full coverage · 11 outlets
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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Europe Scorched by Extreme Heat as Deaths, Disruptions and Records Mount
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Severe Heatwave Batters Europe, Shutting Reactor and Triggering Deaths and Disruptions
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Europe, Killing 40 in France as Temperatures Soar
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Europe’s Heat Wave Leaves Dozens Dead and Breaks Temperature Records
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Western Europe Braces for Severe Early Heatwave as Schools, Transport and Nuclear Operations Are Disrupted
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Deadly Heatwave Kills 18 in France as Europe Faces Record Temperatures
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