Europe heat wave: 1,000 excess deaths recorded in France
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A heat wave in Europe has caused a surge in excess deaths, with over 1,000 recorded in France particularly in the hardest-hit areas. Germany is also experiencing record-high temperatures in this event.
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.