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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Updated: Thu 25 Jun 2026 20:22 CET
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French hospitals are struggling to cope with the number of patients during a record breaking heatwave. Illustration photo: Photo by Xavier GALIANA / AFP
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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