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Heatwave sparks fires across Europe

Britain has recorded its highest ever temperature as a heatwave passes through western Europe.

Britain has recorded its highest ever temperature as a heatwave passes through western Europe.

We'll hear from southwest France where wildfires continue to burn.

Also in the programme: Could a meeting between the leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey result in the unblocking of Ukrainian ports and the resumption of grain exports; and the impact of the political and economic crisis on workers in the tea industry in Sri Lanka.

(Photo shows firefighters tackling a grass fire during the heatwave in Mow Cop, Staffordshire, England. Credit: Carl Recin/Reuters)

50 minutes

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Tue 19 Jul 2022 20:06GMT

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  • Tue 19 Jul 2022 20:06GMT

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