Tour de France Femmes: Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney launched a long-range attack on Mont Ventoux to win stage 7 and seize the yellow jersey, with Marlen Reusser and Demi Vollering unable to respond; Niewiadoma-Phinney now leads by 15 seconds over Vollering with two stages left. Sports & rules: Vollering’s FDJ United-Suez riders were fined after public urination during the Ventoux stage, reigniting debate over where riders are supposed to stop. Paris/France politics: France says it will protect presidential elections from foreign interference amid disinformation campaigns, with the foreign minister calling for tougher platform rules. International security: France has been excluded from a proposed Hezbollah disarmament verification shortlist after Israel and the US vetoed its participation. Consumer law: France’s new opt-in ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls takes effect Aug. 11, aiming to curb intrusive sales pitches and fraud. Health & travel: A Ryanair flight bound for western France diverted to London after a crew member fell ill shortly after takeoff. Climate & water: The Loire River’s water levels are dropping sharply as persistent heat and low rainfall continue. PSG football: PSG officially signed France midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco for about €50m, strengthening Luis Enrique’s midfield.