European heat wave closes Eiffel Tower's top floor and bakes Wimbledon
Farther south, Italy expanded its ban on outdoor work in the afternoon as the country contends with extreme heat. And in Brussels, the Atomium monument, with its distinctive stainless steel spheres, limited its hours to close earlier than usual due to scorching temperatures.
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