European heatwave death toll soars above 1,500 as temperatures soar across continent - ABC News

Soaring temperatures across Europe have claimed the lives of at least 1,500 people, according to authorities, as the searing heat sees wildfires raging across the continent.

Record temperatures across Europe have claimed the lives of at least 1,500 people, with train tracks buckling and fires raging across the continent.  Key points:

• Temperatures exceeded 40 de… [+5169 chars]
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