The region's most significant celestial event since August 1999 brought total darkness to parts of Iceland and Spain while drawing millions outdoors across the UK.

Data from the EuroMOMO network confirms 10,650 excess deaths across 27 countries during the final week of June, a spike linked to record-breaking heat.

Santé Publique France reports approximately 1,000 excess deaths linked to the recent heatwave. Officials caution that this preliminary figure may rise.