Western Europe is facing a severe heatwave that prompted France to issue its highest weather alert, with Météo-France placing 35 departments, including the Paris region, under a red heatwave warning for Sunday and 45 more under orange alert. Forecasts put temperatures at 39°C to 40°C from southwest France through the Paris region and into Burgundy, with some areas possibly reaching 41°C; Monday is expected to be hotter in parts of the country. France's government banned public alcohol consump...

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