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A man dives in the Limmat river during a heat wave in Zurich, Switzerland, Friday, June 19, 2026.

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Video. Heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption

Updated: 21/06/2026 - 15:08 GMT+2

Sunday is the summer solstice, meaning the sun is at its strongest and UV levels will be high across the continent.

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