Ban kicks in at noon on Friday as police chief says hospitals in the French capital have reached ‘saturation point’

Following a devastating heatwave in 2003 that killed 15,000, France has adopted four alert levels to help people cope with extreme temperatures, says Helen Massy-Beresford, a…

Following a devastating heatwave in 2003 that killed 15,000, France has adopted four alert levels to help people cope with extreme temperatures, says Helen Massy-Beresford, a…

Paris is implementing a ban on public alcohol consumption starting Friday midday to combat health risks exacerbated by the ongoing heatwave. Police chief Patrice Faure announced…