excess deaths
Coverage of excess deaths in the Nexus archive.
- Heat wave: European countries report 3,700 excess deaths
A heat wave caused 3,700 excess deaths across Europe, with older people disproportionately affected. In France, the prime minister faces a no-confidence vote linked to the crisis.
- Europe Bakes Under a Record Heat Dome – and the World Gets a Preview of Its Own Future
Europe experienced its most intense heatwave on record, resulting in over 1,300 excess deaths. The crisis highlights implications for Latin America's future climate challenges.
- 229,000 excess deaths: the cost of US-UK trade deal? - The Latest
The US-UK trade deal may lead to over 200,000 excess deaths as the NHS diverts funds to pay for new medicines, according to analysis. Ministers defend the deal for aiding drug exports and patient access, while critics accuse the Labour party of yielding to Donald Trump's pressure.
- French govt under fire over heatwave response
France's government faces criticism from left and right parties for inadequate heatwave preparedness, resulting in approximately 1,000 excess deaths. France 24's Marc Perelman reports.
- France records 1,000 excess deaths in record-breaking European heat wave
France recorded 1,000 excess deaths during a record-breaking European heat wave that has caused dozens of fatalities, shattered records, disrupted power generation, and damaged infrastructure.