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France sees its hottest year on record as temperatures across the globe continue to soar to dangerous levels
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FRANCE has experienced its hottest year since records began, the country’s national weather service said on Wednesday.

This comes as temperatures across the globe continue to soar to dangerous levels.

Extreme weather has devastated communities across the globe this year, including sweltering heat and drought conditions across Europe. 

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