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France records hottest summer since measurements began

France's environment minister announced that the summer of 2026 was the hottest since nationwide meteorological measurements began over a century ago, driven by intense heatwaves and wildfires.

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France records hottest summer since measurements began

  • France recorded its hottest summer ever in 2026 since nationwide measurements began.
  • The record-breaking summer was marked by intense heatwaves and widespread wildfires.

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