Western Europe is in the grip of an intense heatwave, with temperatures expected to climb even higher in the coming days and potentially shatter more records. According to France 24, authorities across the continent are issuing heat alerts, and in France alone, hundreds of schools have adjusted their schedules to cope with the extreme conditions. As the heat intensifies further, officials are preparing for what could be a prolonged and punishing stretch of summer weather.

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