Canal Saint-Martin

French far-right leaders Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella face a court decision on July 7 regarding Le Pen's eligibility to run in the 2027 presidential election due to a conviction for embezzling EU funds. Meanwhile, a 14-year-old named Hamza has sparked controversy in Paris for using a water pistol to harass cyclists, drivers, and police, with his actions polarizing public opinion.

France's record-breaking heatwave has caused a fourth child's death and rising overall fatalities. An adult man drowned in Paris's Canal Saint-Martin after swimming outside designated areas, while hospitals face increasing pressure. Climatologist Jean-Pascal van Ypersele warns future heatwaves will intensify without significant CO₂ emission reductions.

French authorities in Paris have restricted public drinking of stronger alcoholic beverages during a severe heatwave coinciding with the Fête de la Musique. Bans on consumption and takeaway sales apply along the Canal Saint-Martin and Seine, with stricter rules prohibiting alcohol and glass containers in riverside zones. The measures aim to mitigate health risks like dehydration and heatstroke while addressing crowd-related disturbances.

France has issued a red heatwave alert for a third of the country and banned alcohol at a music festival. The alert and ban are measures to address extreme weather conditions.

France is experiencing a heatwave following its hottest spring on record, prompting Paris city officials to open the Canal Saint-Martin for swimming, lifting a long-standing ban. The move aims to provide residents a place to cool off as temperatures rise.

A heatwave in France has led to calls for increased supervision at swimming areas following multiple drownings. Police officers blocked access to the Emmanuelle-Riva Footbridge over the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris.