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Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.
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According to BBC News’s source item, Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave, French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.
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- Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwaveBBC News - 2026-05-28T23:36:01+00:00
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