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More than 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe’s heat wave since June 21, WHO chief says

Anadolu Agency

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June 28, 2026

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Europe is 'fastest-warming continent on Earth,' warming at twice the global average, with around 150 million people currently living under extreme heat, Ghebreyesus says

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Arab Times Online

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· Jun 28, 2026

Europe Heat Wave Death Toll Surpasses 1,300 as France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths

PARIS, Jun 28: A deadly heat wave sweeping across Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adh...

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

WHO says heat wave linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths in Europe

WHO says heat wave linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths in Europe

The Bali Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

WHO Warns as Europe’s Deadly Heatwave Claims More Than 1,300 Excess Deaths

GENEVA – Europe’s relentless heatwave has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, the World Health – Read More...

Hi China

· Jun 30, 2026

Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave: WHO

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 linked to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media platform X on Sunday. The WHO is working with its members and partners to address the health threats posed by extreme heat through focusing on preparedness, prevention and stronger health system responses. #Trending

RTÉ News

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· Jun 28, 2026

1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave, says WHO

The World Health Organization has said that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since 21 June in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.

UPI

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· Jun 29, 2026

WHO: Europe's heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths

WHO: Europe's heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths

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Related coverage for "More than 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe’s heat wave since June 21, WHO chief says": Arab Times Online — Europe Heat Wave Death Toll Surpasses 1,300 as France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths. Sweden Herald — WHO says heat wave linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths in Europe. The Bali Times — WHO Warns as Europe’s Deadly Heatwave Claims More Than 1,300 Excess Deaths. Hi China — Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave: WHO. RTÉ News — 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave, says WHO. UPI — WHO: Europe's heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths