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Southern Europe swelters as 40-degree heatwave causes mounting safety concerns
Intense heat continues to scorch southern Europe this week — with health officials warning people to stay sheltered and hydrated. Winds from North Africa are pushing up the temperatures in southern Europe, including Italy and Balkan countries. Eight …