According to France 24, Paris is preparing for a massive heatwave by taking an unusual step: reopening the Canal Saint-Martin for public swimming. The iconic waterway has been off-limits to swimmers for years, but as France faces its hottest spring on record, city officials are lifting the long-standing ban early. For a city not built to withstand extreme heat, it's a crucial way to help residents cool down.

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