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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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‘Our performance until that stage had clearly made Kylian Mbappe angry, and suddenly you saw this explosion’ Frank Leboeuf on France’s epic World Cup 2022 final defeat

Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick was not enough in the 2022 World Cup final

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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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On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other events

On This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation before the Inquisition and the signing of the G.I. Bill by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The date is also remembered for Diego Maradona's famous "Hand of God" goal, France's surrender to Nazi…

The Economic Times

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

The Guardian - UK

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…

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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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William Saliba: Arsenal dealt injury concern as France star issues World Cup latest

Arsenal star played key role in Premier League triumph

Evening Standard

France XI vs Iraq: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today

Kylian Mbappe in sight of World Cup scoring record after brace against Senegal

Evening Standard

From Meloni to Macron: How Trump’s relationships with Europe’s leaders fell apart one by one

IN FOCUS: Trump’s seemingly off-hand remarks about the Italian prime minister have sparked a diplomatic spat. But it is not the first time the mercurial leader has rubbed world leaders the wrong way, Maira Butt reports

The Independent UK

Fête de la musique: France restricts public alcohol consumption as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France restricted public drinking in “red alert” zones on Sunday, including Paris, as Fête de la musique kicked off and as a heat wave unfurled across parts of Europe. Emergency services and military forces were also put on wildfire alert with the government announcing unprecedented measures for Monday when half…

France 24

This cave village in France offers a natural escape from extreme heat

Residents of the troglodyte village of Trôo say their cave homes remain naturally cool year-round, offering an energy-efficient refuge as heatwaves become more frequent across France.

Euronews

Fête de la Musique 2026: When the whole of France becomes one big music festival

If you are out and about anywhere in France on 21 June 2026, your ears will be in for a treat as the 45th edition of the now world-famous music event "Fête de la musique" takes place. The lineup country-wide is very promising...

Euronews

France restricts public alcohol consumption, outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France is bracing for a severe heatwave, deploying emergency services and military forces as temperatures soar. Authorities are restricting alcohol consumption and cancelling outdoor events to manage risks, especially concerning vulnerable populations. With over 200,000 heat-related deaths across Europe in recent years, the nation is implementing measures like cooling stations…

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Which European countries are attracting millionaires — and which are losing them?

Wealthy people are increasingly choosing to live in Italy, Greece and Switzerland, while the UK, Germany and France are finding it harder to retain them, according to a new report.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

France is putting emergency services and military forces on wildfire alert because of a heat wave affecting parts of Europe

The Times of India

Prohibition hits European summer: France bans booze at music festival as heatwave hits 41°C

France has banned alcohol consumption at some events during the massive Fête de la Musique music festival as a punishing heatwave pushes temperatures towards record levels, with 35 departments placed under red heatwave alerts.

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The Economic Times

As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rival

China is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in foie gras production, with farmers like Li Fengshan driving massive output increases. Cheaper costs and innovative products are fueling this surge, potentially making China the world's largest producer soon. Despite export hurdles, Chinese companies are eyeing international markets, posing a significant…

The Guardian - UK

The brilliant Michael Olise represents a key faultline in history of French football

Unusually in this France side, he plays with a sense of freedom and joy and has not yet submitted fully to Deschamps’s tactical yoke

France 24

A deal in 'dire straits'? Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert talks to France 24

Just days after President Trump hailed a 60-day peace agreement with Iran, elements of the deal appear to be unravelling. Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite a provision in the agreement guaranteeing the safe passage of commercial vessels

The Independent UK

Italy’s Meloni delivers savage blow to Trump and questions his popularity in latest attack

‘President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless,’ Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote Saturday

The Times of India

Modi a tough cookie, 1 of my 2 favourite world leaders: Trump

TOI Correspondent from Washington: Fresh from their meeting at the G7 Summit in France, US President Donald Trump has lavished praise on PM Narendra Modi. "The real Modi is a very tough cookie… He’s been there for more than 12 years… very solid… there's a great calmness, and yet he's…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 1000th match: A look at milestone matches in tournament's history

The FIFA World Cup is set to witness its 1,000th match, a historic milestone for the tournament. From the inaugural games in 1930 to the thrilling finals and group stage encounters, each landmark match has etched its name in football history. This article revisits these significant moments, highlighting iconic teams…

The Independent UK

Founder of gaming giant Ubisoft killed in France plane crash

A founder of Ubisoft, the global gaming company behind Assassin’s Creed, has been killed in a plane crash in western France

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