Heat Wave in Europe Shatters Records in Denmark, Switzerland and Czech Republic
A severe heat wave sweeping across Europe has broken temperature records in Denmark, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, with multiple cities reaching all-time highs. The extreme weather has prompted health warnings and raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the continent.
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