World Cup Knockout Focus: France kick off the Round of 32 tonight against Sweden at MetLife Stadium, carrying perfect group form (10 goals, 2 conceded) and a front line led by Mbappé and Dembélé, while Sweden’s Graham Potter says they must be “almost perfect” to pull off the upset. Heatwave Human Impact: Paris and France are still reeling from Europe’s record heat, with mortuaries overwhelmed and officials reporting a surge in heat-related deaths as families struggle to cope. Public Health & Safety: A telemarketing rule change has hit a snag: France’s Constitutional Court struck down parts of the cold-calling reform that could allow multiple penalties for the same offence. Fashion & Consumer Policy: France has adopted a landmark “anti-ultra-fast fashion” law targeting Shein and Temu, and lawmakers also moved to extend summer sales by a week after the heat kept shoppers away. Regional Security: Iran and France held talks on the Islamabad memorandum and regional tensions, while France also faces a diplomatic and security backdrop tied to the Strait of Hormuz. Crime in the Riviera: An explosion in Monaco injured three, including a Ukrainian tycoon, and the suspect fled into France as authorities launch a joint search. Environment & Transport: The controversial A69 motorway in south-west France is set to proceed after France’s top administrative court cleared the project’s environmental permits.