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France heatwave kills at least 40, record temperatures

Published 28 June 2026

France is grappling with a deadly heatwave that has claimed dozens of lives, as record-breaking temperatures scorch the country and much of Western Europe. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that at least 40 people have drowned since June 18, with most victims being young people who sought relief by swimming in...

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