France and Spain face new heatwave after thousands of deaths

France and Spain are preparing for another spell of extreme heat after authorities reported thousands of excess deaths linked to June's record temperatures. Health officials warned the final death toll is still rising as weather forecasters expect fresh heat across parts of western Europe in the coming days. France and Spain are preparing for another spell of extreme heat after authorities reported thousands of excess deaths linked to June's record temperatures. Health officials warned the final death toll is still rising as weather forecasters expect fresh heat across parts of western Europe in the coming days.