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Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C

Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
BBC News Sunday 28 June 2026, 19:37 UTC 1 min read
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WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
Europe (LOCATION) Germany (LOCATION) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (PERSON)
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