The US is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the country's independence on Saturday under sweltering temperatures, with a massive fireworks show planned in Washington following a speech by US President Donald Trump.
A divided US celebrates 250th birthday as heatwave bears down on East Coast
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Sat 07:00 - The Guardian
‘A kind of massive rave’: Paris braces for 2m revellers as Fête de la Musique returns amid heatwave warnings
Sat 08:17 - The Guardian
‘A kind of massive rave’: Paris braces for 2m revellers as Fête de la Musique returns amid heatwave warnings - The Guardian
Sat 11:05 - France 24
Why are so many Brits in Paris for Fête de la Musique?
Sat 14:53 - France 24
Red heat alert issued for third of France, alcohol banned at music festival - France 24
Sat 17:23 - Reuters
France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert - Reuters
Sat 18:20 - DW All
France bans alcohol at music festival events amid heatwave alert
Sat 18:20 - DW Top
France bans alcohol at music festival events amid heatwave alert
Sat 18:20 - DW All
France bans alcohol during Fete de la Musique amid heat wave
Sat 18:20 - DW Top
France bans alcohol during Fete de la Musique amid heat wave
Sat 22:47 - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public places - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Sun 00:18 - DW.com
France bans alcohol during Fete de la Musique amid heat wave - DW.com
Sun 06:03 - Sortir à Paris
Experience an unforgettable music festival in some of the capital's must-see venues - Going out in Paris
Sun 08:43 - France 24
Music Festival: France restricts public alcohol consumption as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
Sun 09:14 - France 24
Fête de la Musique: France bans alcohol consumption in public spaces because of heatwave
Sun 12:58 - Politico EU
France curbs public drinking as heatwave hits music festival crowds
Sun 15:22 - BBC Europe
Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival
Sun 15:22 - BBC Europe
Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival
Mon 12:50 - Euronews
Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris
Tue 06:55 - Euronews
Brussels residents cool off in fountains as heatwave grips Belgium
Wed 12:35 - The Bulletin (BE)
City of Brussels shares map showing where you can refill your water bottle
Wed 15:23 - BBC Headlines
Red warning in effect until midnight in parts of England and Wales
Thu 09:23 - BBC Headlines
Austrian GP declared heat-hazard race amid heatwave
Fri 09:20 - BBC Headlines
New red heat warning in place but cooler weather on the way
Fri 09:32 - France 24
Paris bans public alcohol consumption as heatwave overwhelms emergency services
Fri 10:24 - BBC Headlines
Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave
Fri 12:40 - France 24
Increased health risks, limited resources: French hospitals overwhelmed by heatwave
Fri 15:01 - Euronews
France heatwave: homeless people on the front line against the heat
Fri 16:05 - France 24
France introduces measures to limit the heatwave's impact on health services
Fri 19:26 - France 24
Europe on high alert as deadly heat set to move east and south
Fri 21:34 - Euronews
Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave
Sat 08:50 - France 24
Did the French government prepare for this or not?
Sat 09:46 - Euronews
Europe continues to swelter amid record-breaking temperatures
Sat 15:40 - France 24
France: Current heatwave recalls 2003 casualties
Sun 07:32 - Euronews
France sees around 1,000 excess deaths during brutal heatwave
Sun 09:08 - Euronews
Hottest day: Berlin police deploy water cannons to fight extreme heat
Mon 06:01 - Euronews
Europe Today: Trump's tariff threat, Iran talks and Europe's heatwave
Mon 08:16 - Euronews
Watch: Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris
Mon 08:48 - Euronews
Heatwave: Berlin police use water cannon to cool Bruno Mars fans
Mon 08:50 - Euronews
Spanish authorities warn of extreme heat this week, with temperatures 'warmer than normal'
Mon 15:39 - Euronews
WHO Europe chief calls on governments to treat extreme heat as a ‘health crisis’
Wed 06:19 - Euronews
A 'prolonged' and 'dangerous' heatwave is set to intensify across the US
Wed 12:35 - Euronews
Water cannons cool tourists at Rome's Colosseum amid heatwave
Thu 16:09 - The Hill
How a heat dome works
Fri 01:25 - The Hill
Extreme heat advisory delays National Mall July 4 event, organizers say
Fri 10:00 - The Hill
Trump's July 4 plans face unexpected challenge: Blazing heat
Fri 11:02 - The Hill
How extreme heat is changing DC's July Fourth weekend event plans
Fri 13:25 - The Hill
Live updates: Trump to headline Mount Rushmore's celebrations
Fri 15:59 - Washington Examiner
Extreme heat won’t stop Capitol Fourth concert, Trump speech, or fireworks. Crowds told to come prepared
Sat 01:14 - DW All
Heat wave upends July Fourth celebrations across US
Sat 01:14 - DW Top
Heat wave upends July Fourth celebrations across US
Sat 04:31 - BBC Headlines
Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech as US celebrates 250th
Sat 11:00 - Al Jazeera English
America250: How the US heatwave will affect Fourth of July celebrations
Sat 11:47 - The Hill
DC parade canceled as excessive heat further upends America 250 festivities
Sat 12:30 - The Hill
Live updates: US celebrates 250 years despite heat dome; Trump set for ‘long’ speech
Sat 13:46 - Fox News
Trump's Mount Rushmore address features 28 minutes of iconic words, 23 minutes of dazzling light, fireworks
Sat 14:45 - France 24
A divided US celebrates 250th birthday as heatwave bears down on East Coast
Sat 16:15 - Fox News
July 4 heat delays America 250 celebration as State Fair guests share love of USA