Heatwave grips France, UK, Spain as temperatures rise

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Parts of Europe are experiencing their hottest early summer temperatures in decades, with scientists blaming climate change.

In Spain, temperatures have climbed above 40 degrees.

and Southern England has issued a heat alert.

Al Jazeera’s @Neave Barker reports from London, UK.

Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel

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