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France restricts public drinking and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events

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The week in pictures: World Cup celebrations, Obama's legacy and wild swimming in Paris

Football fans around the globe tune into the World Cup, the Obama's celebrate a presidential legacy in Chicago, Parisians find a new way to escape soaring temperatures and the Knicks celebrate their NBA championship victory in New York. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

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France cancels events and restricts alcohol consumption amid brutal heatwave

Sports and nationwide music festival affected, with temperatures for some expected to reach 42C from Monday

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France's street music festivals go ahead despite extreme heat and alcohol ban

France is preparing to host annual street music festival Fête de la Musique in boiling heat, with a third of the country on red alert and alcohol consumption banned in the streets. While some French cities have cancelled Sunday's events, celebrations are going ahead in Paris, Lyon, Strasbourg and other…

Radio France Internationale

Summer solstice heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption

Sunday is the summer solstice, meaning the sun is at its strongest and UV levels will be high across the continent.

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Reviewed: Le Jardin de Verre in Paris Marks a New Era of Luxury Aparthotels

The design-led property is a vibrant addition to the Latin Quarter with luxurious amenities

Marie Claire

Europe on high alert as widespread heat wave sizzles

A third of France is under a red alert as a heat wave sweeps much of Europe, with emergency precautions implemented and outdoor sports cancelled.

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VIVATECH 2026 CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A RECORD EDITION SURPASSING 200,000 VISITORS

PARIS, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From June 17 to 20, 2026 at Paris Porte de Versailles, VivaTech celebrated its 10th edition, surpassing the exceptional milestone of 200,000 visitors from 165 nationalities, with more than 15,000 startups present, 1,155 speakers and over 5 billion cumulative impressions on social media. Europe's…

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France swelters under record-breaking temperatures

It's hot here in France. The country's weather service expects the current heatwave to be “widespread, prolonged and intense”, with temperatures in some areas potentially topping 40 degrees Celsius. Paris will still hold its Fete de la Musique celebrations, but local officials in other regions have cancelled the event.

France 24

Could human urine help cut France's dependence on imported fertilisers?

France's cities produce millions of litres of urine every day. Most disappears into the sewer system. But some scientists are now saying what we flush away could help fertilise the country's fields – an eco-friendly way to reduce dependence on increasingly expensive and polluting imported fertilisers.

Radio France Internationale

'Emily in Paris' Season 6 Update: Lily Collins Confirms Series Is Ending With a Shocking Relocation

Lily Collins announces that 'Emily in Paris' will conclude with Season 6, promising a fitting farewell. The final season is being filmed in Greece and France, offering fans a stylish send-off.

International Business Times UK

France issues unprecedented weather warning as heatwave intensifies

A third of France is on maximum alert for extreme heat, as forecasters warned of a prolonged heatwave that could see temperatures in Paris soar above 40C for the first time on a June day.

Radio France Internationale

Paris arms fair showcases weapons of future amid Europe's push to rearm

At the world's biggest arms fair in Paris this week, the future of warfare was laid out in the form of drones, robotics and artificial intelligence.

Radio France Internationale

‘A kind of massive rave’: Paris braces for 2m revellers as Fête de la Musique returns amid heatwave warnings

Officials expand safety measures as French capital prepares for huge street celebration

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France issues 'red' heatwave alert as temperatures climb across Western Europe

Western Europe is sweltering under a punishing heatwave with France issuing a red heatwave alert across more than a third of the country for Sunday and the government banning the consumption of alcohol during the popular annual Fete de la Musique festivities. Across France, hundreds of schools this week were…

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EUR:Unknown Mozart manuscript discovered in Paris

A newly-discovered manuscript originates from the lessons given by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1778 during his final stay in Paris.

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Unknown Mozart manuscript discovered in Paris

A newly-discovered manuscript originates from the lessons given by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1778 during his final stay in Paris.

France 24

'Major discovery': France's National Library brings forgotten Mozart manuscript back to life

A long-forgotten manuscript by composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be brought to life this weekend in Paris. The newly rediscovered work – composed in 1778 when the Austrian prodigy was just 22 – will be performed in public for the first time ever at France's National Library.

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Paris police ban Iranian opposition rally, cite 'tense international context'

French police on Friday issued a last-minute ban on a rally by an Iranian opposition group planned for Saturday, citing a risk of violence. The National Resistance Council of Iran said its planned demonstration in Paris against executions by the Iranian regime was cancelled "after business hours" and called the…

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PSG's Morocco star Hakimi to stand trial on rape charge

A French appeals court has confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi is to stand trial in a rape case.

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French court confirms Moroccan footballer Hakimi to stand trial on rape charge

A French appeals court on Friday confirmed that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will face trial over the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, an accusation the Paris Saint-Germain defender denies. The ruling came the same day the Morocco captain was due to lead his national team against Scotland…

The Independent UK

Why is Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi being booed at the World Cup?

A French appeals court has confirmed PSG full-back Hakimi will stand trial for rape

France 24

Moroccan footballer Hakimi to be tried in France for rape, appeals court says

A French court confirmed Friday that Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape. The 27-year-old footballer, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), denies the allegations and said he was "eagerly awaiting" his trial.

AAP

The Minions and their 'big boss' Chris Meledandri keep a blockbuster machine humming

At a time of perpetual upheaval in Hollywood, the Paris-based animation studio Illumination has become one of Hollywood's most consistent blockbuster-making operations

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Natalie Portman shares joyful glimpse into her ‘best birthday week ever’ after turning 45

The Oscar-winning actress has reflected on a milestone celebration abroad as she prepares for motherhood again while balancing a flourishing career and new life in France.

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