Watch: Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris
Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower as a powerful thunderstorm swept across Paris on Saturday night, sending visitors scrambling for shelter. The dramatic weather followed days of re
By Europa Express29 Jun 2026 · 06:30 CETUpdated 29 Jun 2026 · 06:30 CET
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Core Briefing: Watch: Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris
Strategic Context: Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower as a powerful thunderstorm swept across Paris on Saturday night, sending visitors scrambling for shelter. The dramatic weather followed days of re
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Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower as a powerful thunderstorm swept across Paris on Saturday night, sending visitors scrambling for shelter. The dramatic weather followed days of record-breaking heat in France, where authorities say the extreme temperatures contributed to a sharp rise in deaths.