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Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts
BBC Europe • June 22, 2026
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WHAT HAPPENED
The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.
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KEY DETAIL
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MORE DETAILS
Multiple outlets have confirmed the key facts of this breaking report.
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WHY IT MATTERS
The story has significant implications for audiences across Europe.
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REACTION
Reactions from officials, experts and the public are now coming in.
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WHAT'S NEXT
Further developments are expected to emerge in the coming hours.
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