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Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave
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Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave

France 24 · Jun 24, 2026, 1:22 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Forty people ​have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as a heatwave swept across much of Europe.

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