Germany records 41.3C as heatwave spreads across Europe
Germany reported a record temperature of 41.3C near Saarbrücken on Friday as a heatwave spreads east across Europe. Meteorologist Karsten Brandt warned that conditions could exceed 40C in some areas this weekend. As heat-related fatalities rise, events like the Ironman Championship in Frankfurt have adapted to the extreme.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 08:17 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 08:30 UTC
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