People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.

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Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here’s how travelers are responding.

The event’s organizers would not say whether that included Israel, but its participation has been a matter of contention during the war in Gaza.

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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.

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