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Al Jazeera English • July 4, 2026 11:00

America250: How the US heatwave will affect Fourth of July celebrations

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From Washington to LA, how plans to mark the United States' 250th anniversary could be disrupted by extreme heat.

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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 00:29 - BBC

France bans alcohol at music festival events under red headwave alert - BBC

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

Different Perspectives

BBC

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00:29

France bans alcohol at music festival events under red headwave alert - BBC

France bans alcohol at music festival events under red headwave alert  BBC

BBC Europe

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15:22

Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival

Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs.

15:22

Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival

Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs.

BBC Headlines

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04:31

Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech as US celebrates 250th

The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.

10:24

Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave

Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.

09:20

New red heat warning in place but cooler weather on the way

A red warning for extreme heat remains in place for the south-east but cooler air is starting to move in from the west as Elizabeth Rizzinni explains.

09:23

Austrian GP declared heat-hazard race amid heatwave

This weekend's Austrian Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race by Formula 1's governing body the FIA.

15:23

Red warning in effect until midnight in parts of England and Wales

A rare red warning for extreme heat is in effect as soaring temperatures continue

DW All

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01:14

Heat wave upends July Fourth celebrations across US

A dangerous heat wave has disrupted July Fourth events across the United States, including Donald Trump's flagship Great American State Fair, as the nation prepares to mark its 250th birthday.

18:20

France bans alcohol at music festival events amid heatwave alert

France takes additional measures as millions gear up for Fete de la Musique amid punishing temperatures.

18:20

France bans alcohol during Fete de la Musique amid heat wave

France is taking additional measures as millions of people gear up for Fete de la Musique under punishing temperatures.

DW Top

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01:14

Heat wave upends July Fourth celebrations across US

A dangerous heat wave has disrupted July Fourth events across the United States, including Donald Trump's flagship Great American State Fair, as the nation prepares to mark its 250th birthday.

18:20

France bans alcohol at music festival events amid heatwave alert

France takes additional measures as millions gear up for Fete de la Musique amid punishing temperatures.

18:20

France bans alcohol during Fete de la Musique amid heat wave

France is taking additional measures as millions of people gear up for Fete de la Musique under punishing temperatures.

DW.com

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00:18

France bans alcohol during Fete de la Musique amid heat wave - DW.com

France bans alcohol during Fete de la Musique amid heat wave  DW.com

Euronews

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12:35

Water cannons cool tourists at Rome's Colosseum amid heatwave

Tourists at Rome's Colosseum cool off with water spray and bottled water as civil protection teams respond to temperatures approaching 40C.

06:19

A 'prolonged' and 'dangerous' heatwave is set to intensify across the US

The director-general of the WHO said the organisation has partnered with FIFA to help protect players, staff and fans at the 2026 World Cup from the scorching temperatures.

15:39

WHO Europe chief calls on governments to treat extreme heat as a ‘health crisis’

With temperatures soaring across Europe, WHO Europe chief Hans Kluge has called on governments to recognise extreme heat as a health crisis and strengthen health system preparedness.

08:50

Spanish authorities warn of extreme heat this week, with temperatures 'warmer than normal'

A mass of warm air will gradually push up temperatures, bringing intense heat by the weekend, except in the north of the peninsula.

08:48

Heatwave: Berlin police use water cannon to cool Bruno Mars fans

Berlin police used a water cannon to cool thousands of Bruno Mars fans queuing outside the Olympiastadion as temperatures soared during Europe's heatwave.

08:16

Watch: Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris

Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower as a powerful thunderstorm swept across Paris on Saturday night, sending visitors scrambling for shelter. The dramatic weather followed days of record-breaking heat in France, …

06:01

Europe Today: Trump's tariff threat, Iran talks and Europe's heatwave

The US and Iran are set to resume talks in Qatar after a tense weekend of renewed threats, while Europe battles a deadly heatwave linked to more than 1,300 deaths. …

09:08

Hottest day: Berlin police deploy water cannons to fight extreme heat

Germany is groaning under the year's first heatwave. Berlin police are resorting to an unusual tactic, sending two water cannons onto city streets normally reserved for protests.

07:32

France sees around 1,000 excess deaths during brutal heatwave

Parts of France have topped 40°C this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts.

09:46

Europe continues to swelter amid record-breaking temperatures

Paris has banned drinking alcohol in public over the weekend, while the city's Pride March has also been postponed due to the heatwave.

21:34

Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave

As a severe heatwave grips Italy, Rome's Bioparco is helping its animals stay cool with frozen treats, chilled pools and climate-controlled shelters while the capital remains under a red heat …

15:01

France heatwave: homeless people on the front line against the heat

With 61 departments still on red heatwave alert, people sleeping rough are among the most exposed. In Marseille, outreach teams step up to provide water, support and shelter.

06:55

Brussels residents cool off in fountains as heatwave grips Belgium

People flocked to fountains in Brussels' Parc du Cinquantenaire as temperatures climbed during a heatwave expected to intensify later this week.

12:50

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.

FOX 13 Tampa Bay

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22:47

Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public places - FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public places  FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Fox News

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13:46

Trump's Mount Rushmore address features 28 minutes of iconic words, 23 minutes of dazzling light, fireworks

Trump delivered a 28-minute speech at Mount Rushmore followed by a 23-minute fireworks display featuring quotes from past presidents in the Black Hills.

France 24

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15:40

France: Current heatwave recalls 2003 casualties

Paris authorities have activated emergency procedures as hospitals across the capital come under increasing pressure during a heatwave that has gripped France and much of Europe for more than a …

08:50

Did the French government prepare for this or not?

The heatwave that has gripped Europe for days is slowly shifting eastward, bringing some relief to France. But healthcare services continue to face intense pressure, prompting the Paris region to …

19:26

Europe on high alert as deadly heat set to move east and south

The unprecedented heatwave that has been hitting Europe since the beginning of the week is spreading east and south across the continent, leading to the cancellation of events as temperatures …

16:05

France introduces measures to limit the heatwave's impact on health services

A punishing heatwave that has suffocated large parts of France for days is now shifting east. With highs of 38 degrees Celsius forecast for cities like Paris, Strasbourg and Lyon. …

12:40

Increased health risks, limited resources: French hospitals overwhelmed by heatwave

As a result of the high temperatures and heatwave, human health could be at risk. In France there have reportedly been four times as many cardiac arrests. The mayor of …

09:32

Paris bans public alcohol consumption as heatwave overwhelms emergency services

French authorities said hospitals in and around Paris were overwhelmed amid a record-breaking heatwave, adding that consumption and sales of alcohol would be banned from June 26. Paris police also …

09:14

Fête de la Musique: France bans alcohol consumption in public spaces because of heatwave

France issued a red alert for the heatwave across more than a third of the country for Sunday. It coincides with the country's Fête de la Musique celebrations and as …

08:43

Music Festival: France restricts public alcohol consumption as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France restricted public drinking Sunday in “red alert” zones, including Paris, as Fête de la musique kicks off to cope with a heat wave unfurling across parts of Europe. Emergency …

14:53

Red heat alert issued for third of France, alcohol banned at music festival - France 24

Red heat alert issued for third of France, alcohol banned at music festival  France 24

11:05

Why are so many Brits in Paris for Fête de la Musique?

Block parties all night, live music till early in the morning, and... British tourists? In 2025, Paris's annual Fête de la Musique, the 'Festival of Music' marking the advent of …

Politico EU

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12:58

France curbs public drinking as heatwave hits music festival crowds

French authorities are restricting street drinking in parts of Paris as a dangerous heatwave collides with Fête de la Musique.

Reuters

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17:23

France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert - Reuters

France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert  Reuters

Sortir à Paris

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06:03

Experience an unforgettable music festival in some of the capital's must-see venues - Going out in Paris

Experience an unforgettable fête de la musique in some of the capital's must-see venues  Sortir à Paris

The Bulletin (BE)

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12:35

City of Brussels shares map showing where you can refill your water bottle

As a scorching heatwave pushes temperatures up to 37°C, the city of Brussels has shared a map with a network of places where citizens can refill their water bottles . …

The Guardian

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08:17

‘A kind of massive rave’: Paris braces for 2m revellers as Fête de la Musique returns amid heatwave warnings - The Guardian

‘A kind of massive rave’: Paris braces for 2m revellers as Fête de la Musique returns amid heatwave warnings  The Guardian

07:00

‘A kind of massive rave’: Paris braces for 2m revellers as Fête de la Musique returns amid heatwave warnings

Officials expand safety measures as French capital prepares for huge annual street celebrationParis is preparing for a street party of unprecedented scale on Sunday, as more than 2 million people …

The Hill

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12:30

Live updates: US celebrates 250 years despite heat dome; Trump set for ‘long’ speech

An excessive heat dome is threatening Fourth of July festivities in the nation's capital and beyond — forcing cancellations, delays and other changes to holiday schedules as millions of Americans …

11:47

DC parade canceled as excessive heat further upends America 250 festivities

The annual Independence Day parade in Washington, D.C., was canceled late Friday due to sweltering temperatures in the nation’s capital. The event, which is hosted by the National Park Service, …

13:25

Live updates: Trump to headline Mount Rushmore's celebrations

People across the country are preparing to celebrate America's 250th birthday this weekend — a process that has been made more challenging as event organizers scramble to deal with the …

11:02

How extreme heat is changing DC's July Fourth weekend event plans

Much of the eastern half of the U.S. is dealing with extreme heat this week, including the nation’s capital. The high temperature Thursday in Washington, D.C., was 101, according to …

10:00

Trump's July 4 plans face unexpected challenge: Blazing heat

As Americans prepare to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday this holiday weekend, organizers of Freedom 250 events in Washington are scrambling to deal with the extreme heat. Some 200,000 people …

01:25

Extreme heat advisory delays National Mall July 4 event, organizers say

Entry to the National Mall for a record-breaking fireworks show celebrating July 4 has been delayed as Washington, D.C. braces for extreme heat, Freedom 250 organizers said Thursday. President Trump …

16:09

How a heat dome works

Millions of Americans gathering to celebrate the country's 250th birthday are expected to be under what meteorologists call a heat dome, ensuring that this Fourth of July weekend will be …

Washington Examiner

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15:59

Extreme heat won’t stop Capitol Fourth concert, Trump speech, or fireworks. Crowds told to come prepared

Washington, D.C.’s annual A Capitol Fourth concert will go on as planned Friday evening despite oppressive temperatures expected to climb into the triple digits, though officials are adjusting event logistics …