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Europe heat wave: 1,000 excess deaths recorded in France

The French Health Ministry noted a sharp increase in deaths especially in areas hit hardest by the heat wave. Germany is meanwhile breaking for another potentially record-breaking day. Follow DW for the latest.

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Europe heat wave: 1,000 excess deaths recorded in France
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The French Health Ministry noted a sharp increase in deaths especially in areas hit hardest by the heat wave. Germany is meanwhile breaking for another potentially record-breaking day. Follow DW for the latest.

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