Paris region’s June heatwave killed 3,000 more than normal, over 1,565 extra deaths
France’s health agency reports a record-setting week in June, with over-65s driving more than 80% of fatalities.

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France’s health agency reports a record-setting week in June, with over-65s driving more than 80% of fatalities.
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