- Scorching heat across Europe — France expects many regions to hit 39–41°C and pre-emptively banned alcohol at Sunday public festivals while keeping Paris parks open 24/7.
- Events disrupted — Germany issued nationwide heat warnings and Madrid closed its big public fan zone for Spain’s World Cup match because of the heat.
- Cities cope and concerns grow — tourists seek relief under Rome’s ancient ruins and at Bologna’s fountain, as scientists warn climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and economically damaging.
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