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France Bans Alcohol at Music Festival Because Heatwaves and Booze Are a Bad Combo, Apparently
France bans booze at Fête de la Musique as heatwave pushes temps to 41C, because dehydration and DJs don't mix.
2026-06-21
BBC World
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