Western Europe records hottest June ever as heatwaves intensify

Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record in 2026, according to the EU's Copernicus climate monitoring service, which published the findings on Thursday. A severe heatwave swept across the continent, and scientists warn that such extreme heat events will become increasingly frequent and intense. The data points to an accelerating trend of climate-driven temperature extremes in the region.

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