# Schools Shut Down as Heatwaves Hit Europe

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Podcast: [Sheffield News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sheffield-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590369)
Published: 2026-06-22T12:11:58+00:00
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France’s schools are shutting down en masse as a brutal heatwave grips the nation, with 800 fully closing and another 1,800 cutting classes — all while temperatures hit record highs and won’t ease until Friday. Meanwhile, the UK has issued red heat alerts across six regions, with amber warnings elsewhere — the second time red has been triggered since 2022. While the UK government urges schools to stay open, insisting attendance is vital, unions are pushing for practical cooling measures like water stations, flexible uniforms, and less outdoor time — and warn that without major upgrades to school infrastructure, hotter summers will keep pushing students and staff to their limits. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d43284a7b8fe7b23

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