Third major heat wave of the year hits France
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France is sweltering under its third heat wave of the summer with temperatures climbing above 40 C — conditions that can prove deadly. French health officials say there were 2,000 excess deaths during an eight-day period in June when heat also reached record levels. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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