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France records over 2,000 excess deaths during June heatwave

France records over 2,000 excess deaths during June heatwave

France registered 2,025 excess deaths during the June heatwave, a nearly 30% increase. Neighboring countries also reported significant excess mortality.

8 sources across English · blind spot: little coverage from the left

Left 0% · Center 75% · Right 25%

How outlets framed it

All sources: Multiple sources report that France experienced a significant number of excess deaths during a June heatwave, with figures ranging from around 1,000 to nearly 9,000, and authorities warning that these numbers are preliminary.

Key divergence: The main divergence among sources concerns the precise number of excess deaths recorded in France during the heatwave, with figures varying considerably across different reports.

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Aa En · Ahramonline · Bbc · Cna · France24 · Scmp · Straitstimes

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France records over 2,000 excess deaths during June heatwave — coverage across 8 sources | Zaviye