France hit by drought and new heat wave

France is facing a worsening drought, with water restrictions in place across nearly 70 percent of the country and almost two-thirds of groundwater reserves affected. The country is also bracing for its fifth heat wave since June, as the UK and western Europe prepare for another period of extreme heat and new temperature records. Storms bringing hail, lightning, and flooding have struck parts of France. Separately, registrations have opened for papal celebrations in France.