France records over 5,700 excess deaths during historic June heatwave, highest toll since 2003
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France records 5,764 excess deaths during its historic June heatwave, the highest mortality linked to extreme heat since 2003.
Authorities say record temperatures push deaths 36% above expected levels, with people aged 75 and above accounting for most fatalities.
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