Heatwave Crisis: Europe’s deadly “Omega” heatwave is peaking, with France reporting record June temperatures and dozens of drownings as people cool off in rivers and canals, alongside power cuts and early closures of major Paris attractions. World Cup Focus: France’s World Cup campaign stays in the spotlight as qualification scenarios tighten and France prepare for Norway, while Cristiano Ronaldo keeps rewriting records with a 5th/6th-appearance milestone and two goals in the tournament. Fashion & Culture: Pharrell Williams closes Louis Vuitton’s Paris men’s shows with a surf-themed spectacle, and Marithé + François Girbaud opens its first Malaysia flagship as it pushes deeper into Asia. Football Business: Michele Kang takes control of Olympique Lyonnais, pledging major investment to restore the club’s European edge. Science & Heritage: CNRS-led research finally dates hidden charcoal in France’s Font-de-Gaume cave paintings, adding precision to Paleolithic art timelines. Public Safety & Policy: Australia’s under-16 social media ban shows limited early impact, with circumvention still common—fueling the wider debate across Europe, including France. Human Interest: A French woman and her five children are rescued in Pakistan after alleged decade-long captivity and abuse.