France swelters under record-breaking temperatures

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France is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in some areas. While Paris will continue with the Fete de la Musique celebrations, other regions have cancelled events due to the intense heat.

It's hot here in France. The country's weather service expects the current heatwave to be “widespread, prolonged and intense”, with temperatures in some areas potentially topping 40 degrees Celsius.   Paris will still hold its Fete de la Musique celebrations, but local officials in other regions have cancelled the event.