Watch: Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris

A powerful thunderstorm swept across Paris on Saturday night, with lightning striking the iconic Eiffel Tower and sending visitors scrambling for shelter. According to Euronews, the dramatic weather followed days of record-breaking heat across France, where authorities report that extreme temperatures have contributed to a significant rise in deaths.

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