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France recorded 'hottest summer ever' in 2026, environment minister says

France recorded 'hottest summer ever' in 2026, environment minister saysWorldPing

The summer of 2026 was the hottest summer ever recorded since measurements began in 1990, French Environment Minister Monique Barbut said Thursday.

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