NYT > World News Europeans, Braced for 5th Heat Wave of 2026, Have Had Enough Par : Elisabetta Povoledo · Giulia Imbert and Carlos Barragán 12 août 2026 à 08:50 With temperatures set to soar as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) this week, Europeans and tourists say that summer in Europe has lost its appeal. © Guglielmo Mangiapane/ReutersA woman cooling off at the Vatican on Wednesday.