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Heatwave latest: Paris to ban alcohol sales as hospitals face 'saturation'

French authorities said hospitals in and around Paris were overwhelmed amid a record-breaking heatwave, adding that consumption and sales of alcohol would be banned from Friday.

By 25 Jun 2026 · 18:30 CET Updated 25 Jun 2026 · 18:30 CET

French authorities said hospitals in and around Paris were overwhelmed amid a record-breaking heatwave, adding that consumption and sales of alcohol would be banned from Friday.

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