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Europe heatwave
Coverage of Europe heatwave in the Nexus archive.
- More than 1,300 excess deaths linked to record-breaking Europe heatwave, WHO says
The World Health Organization reported over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe's record-breaking heatwave since June 21. French health officials noted around 1,000 additional deaths than expected in the country since Wednesday.
- Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled
Thunderstorms caused severe flight delays and cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, with passengers stranded on grounded planes in hot weather. The disruptions occurred amid a record-breaking heatwave affecting the UK and much of Europe.