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Heatwave in Europe

25/07/2019 GMT

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Much of Western Europe is facing record-breaking temperatures.

Weather is the biggest talking point in Europe today as much of Western Europe is facing record-breaking temperatures. There have been temperatures never measured before in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium - all more than 40 degrees. We have been gathering audience questions to put to our experts. 

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(Photo: Paris heat with 40C. Credit: Bertrand Guay/AFP/Getty Images)

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