Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
A severe heat wave is affecting Europe. Italy has put all its major cities under the highest heat alert level, while Austria has set a national temperature record. The extreme heat is also causing wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent.
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