Red heat alert issued for third of France, alcohol banned at music festival (opens in new tab)

The prolonged heatwave, which began earlier this week, has disrupted the country, forcing the cancellation of dozens of trains and the suspension of classes. Authorities are also concerned about how the annual Fete de la Musique celebrations will unfold across the country on Sunday when musicians take over the streets with free performances and revellers party into the night. "Very high temperatures are settling in for the long term across the country," Meteo-France said as it announced the h...