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An unusually early and intense European heatwave may have contributed to more than 10,000 excess deaths, according to preliminary assessments. Older people were particularly vulnerable as temperatures exceeded 40°C in several regions. Researchers caution that national reporting methods differ, meaning the final health impact may change as additional data becomes available.

Scientists have identified a new class of exoplanet after studying L 98-59 d, a sulphur-rich world located 35 light-years from Earth. The planet appears covered by a vast molten magma ocean and a thick atmosphere, challenging existing planet classifications and expanding understanding of planetary diversity.