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World● LowJun 26 · Jun 26, 2026, 3:00 PM

As Parisians seek heatwave relief, canal swimming proves difficult to supervise

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en]

A section of the Canal Saint-Martin has been open for swimming, under regulated conditions, since June 16. But police and staff are struggling to keep the excitement in check, as a massive influx of young people look to cool off.

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