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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1927, Simone Veil, French lawyer and politician, President of the European Parliament (died 2017) was born. In 1932, Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023) was born. In 1941, Jacques Perrin, French actor, director, and producer (died 2022) was born. In 1946, Alfred Stieglitz, American photographer and curator (born 1864) passed away. In 1954, Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter and educator (born 1907) passed away. In 1957, Thierry Boutsen, Belgian race car driver and businessman was born. In 1965, Photis Kontoglou, Greek painter and illustrator (born 1895) passed away. In 2013, Henri Julien, French race car driver (born 1927) passed away. In 2013, Marc Simont, French-American author and illustrator (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Can white paint cool France down? | DW News

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July 10, 2026

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France is turning to an ancient trick to fight modern heatwaves: painting infrastructure white. By reflecting more sunlight, these coatings can significantly reduce surface temperatures and help cities cope with extreme heat. #dwnews #heatwave #france For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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The i Paper

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· Jul 11, 2026

I’m a Brit in Paris – the city is a sweaty mess but here’s where I’ve found relief

As Europe swelters in its latest heatwave, Hannah Horsfield tells the i Paper how the French are trying to stay cool

CNN

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· Jun 22, 2026

Parisians cope with intense heat wave

Parisians are doing what they can to stay cool as residents in France try to cope with the blistering heat. CNN's Melissa Bell reports from Paris.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate

Paris — As France enters another heatwave, it’s barely recovered from the last one. Scorching temperatures return this week, and likely with them, the same question that was asked repeatedly in June: why won’t France just turn on the air conditioning? Some people are already taking things into their own hands. Dozens of people lined up The post Too ugly, too noisy, too American? France’s great air con debate appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Local France

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· Jul 5, 2026

The next heatwave, wildfires and doorbell cameras: 6 essential articles for life in France

How hot will France’s next heatwave be, staying informed on the wildfire situation, hot weather language, taxes and drinks, and the rules on installing a doorbell camera - here are the latest must-read articles for life in France.

Fashion Bomb Daily

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· Jul 7, 2026

Claire’s Life: Day 1 At Paris Haute Couture Week in Balmain and Tony Ward

Happy Tuesday! Haute Couture Week in Paris kicked off yesterday! It is not only Haute Couture week–it is also Hot as Hades in Paris, with temperatures touching 100 degrees and venues with no AC OR fans! So that means dressing up and showing out is not always comfortable, but we do it for fashion. My [] The post Claire’s Life: Day 1 At Paris Haute Couture Week in Balmain and Tony Ward appeared first on Fashion Bomb Daily.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 27, 2026

French heatwave packs hotels as city dwellers struggle to sleep

As France sweltered under one of the worst heatwaves ever recorded this week, city dwellers scrambled for any escape they could find, with many checking into hotels to benefit from air conditioning and access to pools. Temperatures in Paris hit a June record of 40.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, a day after France recorded its hottest day since records ‌began nearly 80 years ago. But few private flats in the country have air conditioning, particularly those in the densely populated capital....

Daily Mail

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· Jun 24, 2026

It's not just Brits finding new ways to keep cool amid 40C 'heat dome'...

It's not just Brits finding new ways to keep cool amid 40C 'heat dome'...

Fark

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· Jun 22, 2026

France sizzles in a week of punishing heat that is already causing deaths, with some reports stating that it's so hot you could braise a Coq a Vin with lardons and mushrooms on the sidewalk. Or just fry an egg, if you're a philistine or something [Scary]

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The Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

At least 40 people drown in France as 43C heatwave sweeps across country

Much of France was set to experience temperatures of around 40C on Tuesday, after records were shattered on Monday

DW News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Germany's heatwave plan under fire | DW News

Germany may be heading for a new heat record at 42 degrees Celsius. But critics have pointed out that the country is not adequately prepared to protect citizens from the heat. With the federal government taking a back seat when it comes to practical solutions against the burn, local authorities are struggling to cope with rising temperatures. #dwnews #heatwave #germany For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Reuters

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· Jun 24, 2026

Here's a look at temperatures across Europe during heatwave

Europe is sweltering under a heatwave, with temperatures averaging 5.5°F above normal and cities such as Paris and Madrid topping 100°F. The heat, driven by an omega block, has been linked to more than 40 deaths in France. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #europe #heatwave Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4eH4RRY 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Korea Times News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters

Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters

Ecostylia

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· Jun 22, 2026

France’s 2026 heatwave turns schools, work and local budgets into a climate adaptation test for the 2027 race

In the harsh light of a Parisian summer, passersby seek the coolness of a fountain, bodies pressed against the water. The scene sums up a city forced to improvise in the face of heatwaves. Credits: Chris Walts / Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. A year before the presidential election, the 2026 heatwave poses a direct question. [] L’article France’s 2026 heatwave turns schools, work and local budgets into a climate adaptation test for the 2027 race est apparu en premier sur Ecostylia.

Legal Insurrection

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· Jun 26, 2026

It’s Summer Again, So Media Tees-Up Another Round of ‘Heat Dome’ Mania

In response to the Western Europe summer heat wave, France bans drinking alcohol in public. The post It’s Summer Again, So Media Tees-Up Another Round of ‘Heat Dome’ Mania first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 22, 2026

European countries close schools and cancel trains as 40-degree heatwave to intensify

Some parts of France recorded temperatures past 40 degrees, an extreme for this time of year.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 26, 2026

France's AC Debate Is Heating Up

France is experiencing record-breaking heat-but one of the country's biggest debates isn't just about the weather. It's about air conditioning. Here's why France resisted AC for decades, and why the country's extreme heat has turned it into one of its most unexpected political issues. #France #heatwave

Ariana News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe’s heatwave

France experienced its hottest day on record on Tuesday, Meteo France forecaster said, with a peak of 44.3 degrees Celsius (111.74 degrees Fahrenheit) in one town in the south west. The post Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe’s heatwave first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

DNyuz

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· Jun 28, 2026

What the New AC Culture War Is Really About

This summer, the transatlantic culture war has fixated on an unlikely flash point: air-conditioning. Last weekend, I arrived in Paris at the beginning of the heat wave, or canicule, that has stifled the country and much of Europe. Temperatures in France have soared to record-breaking highs, reaching nearly 112 degrees Fahrenheit in certain parts of []

The Standard

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· Jun 23, 2026

UK braced for record breaking heat as rare red weather warnings come into force

A “heat-dome” settling over western Europe could bring temperatures of nearly 40C on Wednesday and Thursday.

Fox News

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· Jul 3, 2026

DAVID MARCUS: Commie Dems would destroy everything World Cup fans love about America

European World Cup tourists are marveling at cheap gas, Walmart, Buc-ee's, and air conditioning — all things Democratic Socialists would dismantle.

RTÉ News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Air-con agitation as France braces for fresh heatwave

Parisian residents were scrambling to get their hands on bargain air-cooling units before the next heatwave hits the French capital while firefighters were battling to bring a wildfire in the Aude region of southern France under control.

The New European

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· Jun 26, 2026

The politics of air conditioning

As a killer heatwave grips France, an argument over air conditioning has become so fierce that it could sway the national political mood.

Euronews

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· Jun 22, 2026

Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris

Paris faces extreme heat as crowds use fountains and the Canal Saint-Martin to cool off, while authorities impose alerts and safety measures.

The Budapest Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Something in the air tonight: Europe’s pollution is finally falling

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Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 1, 2026

With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather

Temperatures reached more than 44C (111F) in south-west France this week and 40C (104F) in Paris. Across Europe, the average high temperature has hit the late 30s, almost 20 degrees above average for June. The current heatwave has been unusual in that temperatures have soared in northerly areas. Yet the expectation among meteorologists is that regular patterns [] The post With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

9 News Australia

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· Jun 24, 2026

Death toll climbs as Europe and UK swelter through extreme heatwave | 9 News Australia

France has sweltered through its hottest day on record, with dozens drowning as people tried to escape the extreme heat. Red‑alert warnings now stretch across Europe, with Spain, Italy and the UK also hammered by dangerous temperatures. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

DailyNewsHungary

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· Jul 6, 2026

A fresh heat dome grips France — and will shape Hungary’s weather: what to expect this week

The heat dome raging in France is turning towards Hungary - again. heatdome weather weatherforecast france Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/a-new-heat-dome-approaches-hungary-soon/

ABC News

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· Jun 22, 2026

France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread

France is enduring another punishing heat wave, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius

Euro Weekly News

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· Jul 4, 2026

This air conditioning mistake could cost you €3,000

Spain’s summer heat can make air conditioning feel less like a luxury and more like a survival tool. But before []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 23, 2026

40 maut akibat panas di Perancis

PARIS: Perancis mengalami malam paling panas dalam sejarahnya dari Isnin hingga Selasa, ketika Perdana Menteri, Sebastien Lecornu berkata, 40 orang, kebanyakannya golongan muda telah lemas sejak 18 Jun di tengah-tengah gelombang haba yang teruk. Beliau berkata cuaca panas melampau yang melanda negara itu telah mendorong lebih ramai orang mencari tempat untuk menyejukkan badan di sungai, ... Read more The post 40 maut akibat panas di Perancis appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

HESPRESS English

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· Jun 21, 2026

France presses ahead with street music festivals despite extreme heat

France on Sunday prepared to host its annual street music festival in boiling heat, with a third of the country placed on red alert and alcohol consumption banned in the streets. Every year on June 21, musicians take over France, filling bars, street corners and rooftops as revellers celebrate the start of summer — as [] The post France presses ahead with street music festivals despite extreme heat appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Fortune

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· Jun 22, 2026

Europe’s current heat wave is so bad the French are considering banning outdoor drinking and adopting AC ‘if necessary’

About a third of France was under a “red alert” on Sunday for heat, and high temperatures reached 104 F in some areas, in a country where air conditioning isn’t widespread. The forecast for Monday is even hotter.

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