Power outages hit France as it records hottest day since measurements began

France has experienced its hottest day on record, surpassing the previous record set on Tuesday, according to the national weather agency. The record-breaking heat has led to power outages across the country. Temperatures have been tracked in France since 1947, making this the highest recorded temperature in over 75 years. The extreme heat has put a strain on the country's energy infrastructure, resulting in widespread outages.

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