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Deadly heatwave choking France
The heatwave that has gripped Europe for days is slowly shifting eastward, bringing some relief to France, where fewer than half of the country's departments remain on maximum alert as of Saturday, down from two-thirds the previous day. However, healthcare services continue to face intense pressure, prompting the Paris region to activate an emergency hospital plan, while authorities have banned evening alcohol sales and public drinking and postponed or cancelled numerous events. Despite the e...
27 Jun, 08:50 — 27 Jun, 08:50
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First report: France 24 · 27 Jun, 08:50|Full coverage: 2 · 3m|Window: 3m
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