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France records an extra 300 deaths during May heatwave
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France records an extra 300 deaths during May heatwave

Le Monde (English) · Jun 30, 2026, 1:53 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The May extrme heat 'exposed a population not yet accustomed at that time of year to high temperatures, during a period when school and work activities are still in full swing,' reported France's public health agency on Tuesday.

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