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France tries to cope with exceptionally high temperatures
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Over half of France has been placed on red alert due to the ferocious heatwave boiling the country. With the temperature reaching up to 41C in some areas, some French cities have cancelled events programmed for the annual Fete de la Musique - Music Celebration. Authorities have also banned alcohol c
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