Music Day: a global tribute to open-air, public-making of music.
A sweeping heatwave has driven temperatures above historical highs across France and neighboring countries. Officials have issued red and orange alerts, with tens of millions affected as authorities warn of health risks, power disruptions, and travel delays. Several cities have seen record temperatures, while hospitals and schools adjust operating hours to cope with the extreme heat.
Le Pen’s criticisms of France’s transforming national team echo a longer debate over race, belonging and the country’s evolving identity as it embraces a diverse football squad that has shone on the world stage.