Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east

BBC News Friday 26 June 2026, 00:06 UTC 1 min read

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Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.

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