Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says

Deaths in France increased by 29% during a record heat wave week (June 22–28), with Public Health France reporting 8,973 deaths, a 2,025 rise compared to the previous week. The surge included a 91% spike in home deaths, 37% in care homes, and 20% in hospitals, with Paris experiencing a 63% increase.