France: what lessons after 11 days of a historic heatwave?
France : après 11 jours de canicule historique, quels enseignements ?
Summary
After 11 days of a historic heatwave in France, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu praised his government's response while facing criticism over alleged lack of preparation. He warned that another period of intense heat could occur.
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