Alcohol

Fans warned of severe heat in Toronto for Portugal-Croatia game

Two football fans watch the match between Ivory Coast and Norway at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto on June 30.

Fancy White Rabbit candy? Now you can sip it as a vodka

Europe on high alert as killer heat set to move east and south

People cool off under a water mist near the Colosseum as Italy’s Civil Protection deploys measures to help residents and tourists cope with a heatwave, in Rome, Italy, June 26, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Paris bans alcohol consumption, sales amid heatwave

Public consumption of alcohol has been restricted to ease pressure on the French capital’s busy hospitals.

Mexico City bans alcohol sales ahead of Mexico-Czech Republic match

More than 700,000 people gathered downtown to celebrate Mexico's victory over South Korea.

Some F&B outlets given extended liquor trading hours during World Cup

Restaurant and bar chain Harry’s, which is screening matches at its Boat Quay outlet, was reportedly one of the establishments to be granted extended alcohol trading hours.

France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert

A pharmacy sign displays a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius as temperatures rise in Paris during a second heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Alice Sacco

Mexico City looks to rein in street drinking after massive World Cup party

Fans celebrate after Mexico beat South Korea to reach the World Cup's knockout stage.

Nearly 11,000 bottles of bourbon are stolen from a Philadelphia warehouse

Company officials asked others to report any suspicious offers involving large quantities of Noble Oak bourbon.

Croatia enables alcohol sales ban to tackle drunk tourists

The mayor of Split, a popular summer tourist destination, said the city would ban alcohol sales from 9pm to 6am.

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