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France reports at least seven heatwave-linked deaths
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France reports at least seven heatwave-linked deaths

Le Monde (English) · May 26, 2026, 8:17 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The heatwave was expected to intensify on Tuesday, with eight departments in western France placed on orange heat alert – a first for the month of May.

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