France endured another day of extreme heat, with two departments remaining under red vigilance — the highest alert level — on Sunday morning. Violent storms ripped through parts of the country overnight, offering a dramatic and dangerous counterpoint to the scorching temperatures. Le Monde published a striking image of people sitting along the banks of the Bassin de la Villette in Paris as lightning crackled behind them.
Walter Murrow
June 28, 2026
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