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France is grappling with a severe heatwave with temperatures forecast to exceed 40C, prompting widespread red alerts across much of the country; outdoor events are canceled or moved indoors, alcohol sales are restricted in red zones, schools are postponing openings, and authorities are deploying police and water stations as officials warn the heat could last through the week.
France tightens Paris alcohol rules ahead of and during the Fête de la Musique as a heatwave hits, banning strong drinks along Canal Saint-Martin from 8am and across Seine riverfront areas from 8am (with 1pm takeaway bans; venues exempt) to curb disturbances and protect public health amid near-40C temperatures and strained services.
France faces a prolonged heatwave with orange alerts covering about 60 departments and up to 41 million people, with temperatures possibly reaching 40C; authorities are extending park hours in Paris, considering cancellations of outdoor events, and adjusting school and work schedules to protect vulnerable residents, in a scenario compared to the deadly 2003 heatwave.
Nearly 150 people were injected with syringes during a French music festival, prompting arrests and raising concerns about needle spiking and safety at public events, especially for women, amid warnings and social media alerts.
During France's Fête de la Musique festival, nearly 150 people were reportedly assaulted with syringes across the country, with some hospitalized and concerns raised over online calls targeting women for syringe attacks, leading to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations.
French officials reported 145 cases of individuals being stabbed with needles at the Fête de la Musique festival across France, including 13 in Paris, with 12 arrests made. While some victims were hospitalized for toxicological tests, authorities emphasized that needle spiking remains a rare phenomenon and some reports may be based on panic or misinterpretation. The event, celebrating music on the summer solstice, continues to be a major cultural occasion in France.
During France's Fete de la Musique, a surge of syringe attacks and stabbings occurred, with 145 victims across the country and multiple arrests, raising concerns over safety at the festival, though no major incident was reported.