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Southern Europe issues extreme heat warnings

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Irfan Aftab
July 1, 2025

Authorities in Spain, Portugal, Greece and France have issued alerts for extreme heat, wildfire and health risks. Record-breaking heat continues to scorch most of Europe.

Irfan Aftab Journalist based in Berlin at DW News English & Urdu covering global affairs, society & culture.
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