Another heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with temperatures expected to reach thirty-nine degrees Celsius as the continent faces what could be its hottest year on record. According to France 24, the extreme heat is disrupting schools, rail services, and sporting events, while officials warn of mounting heat-related health risks. The World Health Organization reports that over two hundred thousand people have died from heat-related causes across Europe in just the past four years — a stark reminder of the urgent public health crisis intensifying with rising temperatures.

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