European heatwave kills hundreds in France, threatens Tour de France

France reported 2,025 excess deaths during the peak of a severe heatwave, as Europe braces for more extreme weather with temperatures soaring to 44°C. The unprecedented heat has also forced the Tour de France to consider historic stage cancellations. The crisis underscores the growing health and logistical risks posed by climate change-driven heatwaves across the continent.

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