AT LEAST 12,000 EXCESS DEATHS IN EUROPE'S JUNE HEATWAVE

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At least 12,000 excess deaths were recorded across nine European countries during June's heatwave, national statistics indicated, a toll that could yet rise as more data is released, according to an AFP analysis.

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• The Local Germany: At least 12,000 excess deaths were recorded across nine European countries during June's heatwave, national statistics indicated, a toll that could yet rise as more data is released, according to an AFP analysis.

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• Topic: GERMANY — the feed headline centres on LEAST, EXCESS, DEATHS, EUROPE, JUNE.
• Original feed: The Local Germany.
• Published: 17 Jul 2026, 08:43 UK.
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1. 17/07/2026, 08:43 PRIMARY FEED AT LEAST 12,000 EXCESS DEATHS IN EUROPE'S JUNE HEATWAVE (The Local Germany • 1 hr ago) [Story Intel]

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