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The heatwave began intensifying on Thursday, particularly in eastern France, where daytime temperatures ranged between 32°C and 35°C. Météo-France attributes the soaring heat to a blocking anticyclone currently dominating much of Europe

At the heart of the collection is Napoleon’s iconic bicorne hat — the black felt headpiece worn at an angle so his silhouette could be instantly recognised in the chaos of battle. The hat is expected to sell for over half a million dollars, and is one of fewer than 20 authentic bicornes still in existence

With the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo looming large in September, Friday’s meet is expected to serve as a vital benchmark for form and fitness, as Olympic champions, world title-holders, and rising stars prepare for another shot at global glory

According to AirParif, the independent air quality observatory for the Paris region, pollution levels in the French capital have been cut in half since the early 2000s — a milestone attributed largely to sweeping traffic restrictions and environmental policy reforms

Thousands of bewildered visitors clutching pre-booked tickets were left stranded under the iconic glass pyramid designed by architect I.M. Pei, with many forced to wait in stagnant queues for hours