Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
BBC • 6/27/2026 – 6/29/2026
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- 2026-06-27
- 2026-06-28Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C (current)
- 2026-06-29
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