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Heatwave Causes Excess Deaths in France

Updated 2026-06-28 15:10 UTC 1 source Negative

A severe heatwave across Europe has caused at least 1,000 excess deaths in France. The extreme temperatures are expected to affect millions more people.

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Al Jazeera

European heatwave causes 1,000 excess deaths in France

AFP estimates that at least 191 million people are forecast to experience temperatures of at least 35C in Europe.

2026-06-28 14:38 UTC