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More than 1,300 excess deaths linked to record-breaking Europe heatwave, WHO says
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- More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in connection with Europe's record-breaking heatwave since June 21, according to the World Health Organization on Sunday.
- Issued on: 28/06/2026 - 15:59Modified: 28/06/2026 - 16:01
- By: FRANCE 24 Video by: FRANCE 24 / Nicholas RUSHWORTH To display this content from You Tube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement.
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More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in connection with Europe's record-breaking heatwave since June 21, according to the World Health Organization on Sunday. Earlier that day, health officials in France reported that there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in the country since Wednesday.
Issued on: 28/06/2026 - 15:59Modified: 28/06/2026 - 16:01
By: FRANCE 24 Video by: FRANCE 24 / Nicholas RUSHWORTH To display this content from You Tube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement.
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