Europe's deadly heatwave has claimed more than 1,300 excess lives since June 21, according to the World Health Organization, as record-breaking temperatures continue to affect much of the continent.

Europe's deadly heatwave has claimed more than 1,300 excess lives since June 21, according to the World Health Organization, as record-breaking temperatures continue to affect much of the continent.WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described heat stress as a "silent killer", warning that homes, workplaces and schools across Europe were not designed to withstand such extreme conditions. He added that millions of people are living under dangerous heat, with schools closed, power grids under pressure and health systems facing increasing strain.France alone recorded around 1,000 more deaths than expected since June 24, while temperatures above 35C were forecast to affect at least 191 million people across Europe. More than 380 million people were expected to experience temperatures exceeding 30CSource: @trtworld on X/Twitter