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Live Updates: Spain Warns of High Death Toll in Heat Wave

Live Updates: Spain Warns of High Death Toll in Heat Wave
NYT World Thursday 25 June 2026, 10:39 UTC By The New York Times 1 min read
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The health ministry said about 200 people may have died since Sunday. The forecast across Europe was set to remain sharply above normal on Thursday.

The health ministry said about 200 people may have died since Sunday. The forecast across Europe was set to remain sharply above normal on Thursday. [Image text:] LYON EST FIERE
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