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Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, France, Italy and Spain
A heat dome originating from northern Africa has caused record-breaking May temperatures in the United Kingdom and France, with Spain expected to reach 38°C later this week. The high-pressure system trapping warm air is leading to prolonged extreme heat across western Europe.
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