Europe's deadly heatwave sets new temperature records and halts public events
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Posted Jun 26, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-26-2030
A severe heatwave has gripped Europe, leading to record-breaking temperatures in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, and a rising death toll in Spain and France. Public events have been cancelled due to health risks.
A severe heatwave has gripped Europe, leading to record-breaking temperatures and a rising death toll. Germany provisionally recorded its highest-ever temperature at 41.3C in Saarbrücken, while Belgium and the Netherlands also experienced new June temperature records. The intense heat has contributed to an increasing number of fatalities in Spain and France. Concerns over public health risks have prompted authorities to cancel various public events, including concerts, across the affected regions. Sources: BBC News – World