Britain records its hottest day of the year as summer heat grips parts of Europe, in photos

A woman shades under an umbrella as she walks past the London Eye during the fifth heatwave of the year in London, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 12:14 pm

By The Associated Press

Britain is enduring another summer heat wave after recording its hottest day of the year Thursday. People also have been seeking relief elsewhere in Europe as another spell of intense summer heat grips the region.

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