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Western Europe Records Hottest Summer with Thousands of Heat Deaths
Western Europe experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, with more than half of the continent facing intense heat stress, according to an EU monitor. The extreme heat resulted in an estimated 34,600 deaths across Western Europe. Despite the record temperatures and fatalities, the coverage notes a lack of significant political action in response to the heatwave.
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- Centre (3): France 24, Le Monde, The Japan Times