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14 August 2026

From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks

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From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks

At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe's fifth heatwave this summer (Image credit: PHILIP FONG)

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