France Heatwave: 40 Drown, Record Temps Hit 43°C

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu reported 40 drowning deaths across France since June 18 on Tuesday, saying that most of the victims were young people, as many sought relief from extreme heat in unsupervised waterways.

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