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The Day with Phil Gayle – Europe Heat Wave

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June 26, 2026

All-time temperature records are smashed in Europe as the continent swelters under a severe heat wave. Plus – conflicting claims over Iran’s nuclear program and a new attack in the Strait of Hormuz.

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