Heatwave set to break records across Europe

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People cool off at the Trocadero Fountains next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris Source: AAP

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A record breaking heatwave is raising temperature across Europe - and bringing headaches for officials - and heatstroke for unprepared locals.

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