Temperatures could reach 41C in more than a third of the country.

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has pre-emptively banned alcohol at the annual Fete de la Musique festivals and other public events in 35 regions on Sunday, amid a…

The decision follows a crisis meeting called by the prime minister

Temperatures could reach 41C in more than a third of the country.

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…

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

Heat alerts issued for more than 75% of population with more than 800 schools to close

France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany canceled or postponed sports events and Britain warned of "tropical nights" as Europe swelter

The restriction comes as France marks the annual Fête de la Musique, a nationwide street music festival that draws millions of people outdoors each summer.