Temperatures of 40C expected in Spain, with amber heat health warning in place across large parts of UK — Europe heatwave live

In France, 80 departments have been placed on an orange heat warningOver in England, the amber warning by the Met Office stretches from London to Sheffield, covering parts of the South East, East Midlands, East of England, West Midlands …

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