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France hit by extreme heatwave
A mass of hot air moving north from Africa has driven up temperatures in Spain, Portugal, France and parts of the UK.
South-west France saw 42C on Tuesday, and temperatures in Paris are expected to hit 39C on Wednesday.
The heatwave is expected to spread, prompting concern in France and in the UK.
In 2003, a heatwave led to 70,000 more deaths than usual across Europe.
"I don't think this heatwave will have the same consequences as the one in 2003 because we weren't as prepared at that time," said French Ecology Minister Segolene Royal.
The high temperatures are expected to last at least until the end of the week.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33341761
