Spain Heat Wave Kills Over 1,000 in Hottest First Six Months Ever

Source: DW- top storiesMore than 1,000 people died from heat-related causes during the recent heat wave in Spain, as the country recorded its hottest first half of the year on record, officials said on Wednesday. This number was more than double the 407 recorded in June 2025. The recent heat wave, which scorched much of Europe, was the continent's most severe on record. Experts say human-induced climate change is to blame.