France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of June heatwave

Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.

‘It’s whack-a-mole’: how Europe’s smart border melted down

Automated system first mooted in 2008 was meant to keep out criminals — instead, it is delaying travellers

The dashed hopes of France's isolated environment minister

The historic June heatwave thrust Monique Barbut, former head of World Wildlife Fund - France, onto the media stage. She has struggled to get her message across and make environmental policy a priority for the government.

Deaths in France surged 30% during hottest week of record June heatwave

Public health authority says 2,025 excess deaths probably an underestimate and that it expects toll to rise further The number of deaths recorded in France surged by nearly 30% during the hottest week of the record-breaking heatwave that scorched much of Europe last month, the public health authority has said, adding that it expects the toll to rise further. Public Health France said on Friday there had been “an increase of 29.1%, corresponding to 2,025 additional deaths compared with the pre...

By Jon Henley Europe correspondent

Hottest June on record in France as heatwave deaths rise to alarming levels

The average temperatures on June 24 and 25 this year were the highest ever recorded in the country.

Heat wave: European countries report 3,700 excess deaths

Thousands of excess fatalities have been recorded across Europe following last week's heat wave, especially among older people. In France, the prime minister is facing a no-confidence vote over the crisis.

France saw 2,025 excess deaths in June heatwave

There were at least 2,025 more deaths than expected in France during June's heatwave, the country's health minister said on Friday. France last month recorded its hottest June since records began in 1947 with a temperatures spiking above 40C in many areas.

By FRANCE24

Swiss glaciers rapidly lose protective snow during Europe’s killer heatwave

The Rhone Glacier in southern Switzerland hit its ‘Glacier Loss Day’ on 29 June

By Sudip Kar-Gupta

Death toll climbs as rising temperatures keep Europe boiling, no relief in sight

The worst ever heatwave in Europe was recorded between June 20-28 which led to not just more deaths but intense pressure on healthcare systems as well.

Europe's Deadly Heatwave: Why The World Is Warming At Different Speeds

Global temperatures accelerated through June, with the daily average surface air temperature reaching 16.80 degrees Celsius on June 30, 2026, according to Copernicus' ERA5 dataset.

Severe flooding leaves a trail of death and destruction in West Africa

Severe floods have hit Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria this week. At least 13 people have been killed in recent days in Ghana and five in Togo, while 59 have died in Côte d’Ivoire since the rainy season began in mid-May.

By RFI

Europe sees temperatures soar – is another heatwave on the cards for Ireland?

Highs of up to 24 degrees are predicted with a focus on the south

By Sarah O'Mahony

Europe heatwave challenges assumption that hot weather boosts alcohol sales

Extreme heat in Europe is testing the assumption that hot summers mean a boost in sales of alcohol, with studies showing drinkers less inclined to reach for a chilled beer or Aperol Spritz when it gets too hot. Alcohol sales on average rise with temperature up to just over 32 degrees Celsius, after which the […]

Extreme heat may change mix for European drinks makers

Extreme heat in Europe is testing the assumption that hot summers mean a boost in sales of alcohol, with studies showing drinkers less inclined to reach for a chilled beer or Aperol Spritz when it gets too hot.

Swiss glaciers rapidly lose protective snow in punishing European heatwave

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium, and Netherlands

Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe

By Reuters

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium, Netherlands

Deaths at home ​rise 91% between June 22 and 28 compared to the previous ​week

By REUTERS

Despite harsh rhetoric, Central Europe still sees Ukraine as security partner, diplomat says

Political rhetoric from some Central European countries toward Ukraine does not always reflect the true state of bilateral relations, according to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Andrii Veselovskyi, an Advisor to the Director of the National Institute for Strategic Studies.

France and Spain face new heatwave after thousands of deaths

France and Spain are preparing for another spell of extreme heat after authorities reported thousands of excess deaths linked to June's record temperatures. Health officials warned the final death toll is still rising as weather forecasters expect fresh heat across parts of western Europe in the coming days. France and Spain are preparing for another spell of extreme heat after authorities reported thousands of excess deaths linked to June's record temperatures. Health officials warned the ...