Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at sports events spur warnings
Europe is experiencing record-breaking heat in May, leading to government warnings and tragic incidents at sports events. A runner in Paris and a woman in Lyon have died during competitions, raising concerns about exercising in extreme temperatures. The UK has also reported its highest May temperature on record, prompting health alerts for vulnerable populations.
- ▪Temperatures in France have soared past 30 C (86 F), breaking records for May.
- ▪A runner in Paris died during a race, with officials suggesting a possible link to the extreme heat.
- ▪The UK recorded its hottest May temperature at 33.5 C (92.3 F), surpassing a record set in 1922.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onParts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at sports events spur warningsEurope is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records and prompting government warnings after deaths were reported at amateur sports events in FranceByThe Associated PressMay 25, 2026, 11:47 AM1:12A man reads a book while sitting in the sun along the Seine River in Paris, Monday, May 25, 2026.
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