The temperature in France has reached its highest ever on record.
The mercury touched 45.9 C on Friday - the hottest its ever been in the country.
It comes as a brutal heatwave continues to sweep across Europe.
Several people have died because of heat strokes.
The new record was measured in Gallargues-le-Montueux, a village in the south of France.
The country’s Health Minister Agnès Buzyn has issued a warning, saying that "everyone is at risk".
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Security Council to vote on Palestinian UN membership
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UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza
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Dubai International Airport (DXB) will resume normal operations within 24 hours, signifying a return to its full capacity and regular schedule.
Heads of Dubai Government entities have been instructed to develop a proactive plan to further enhance the emirate's preparedness for dealing with unexpected weather conditions.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received Romanian Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu, who is on a working visit to the UAE.
