AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFootball & Politics: France’s new national coach is set to be unveiled next Tuesday, with Zinedine Zidane widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup. Climate & Health: France’s public health agency says the June 17–July 2 heatwave caused 5,764 excess deaths (21,674 vs 15,910 expected), the worst since 2003, with the Paris region hit hardest. Wildfires: Thousands were evacuated again as blazes raged across southern France and the wider Mediterranean; in the southwest near Lège Cap-Ferret, more than 10,000 people were moved as the fire spread over 2,000 hectares. Law & Society: France passed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 15, with age-check rules and enforcement details still under debate. Foreign Policy: France reaffirmed support for the ICC and condemned threats against the court, while also discussing Black Sea security with Ukraine ahead of the G7 response. Business & Energy: TotalEnergies reported Q2 profit doubling on Middle East-linked oil and gas prices. Transport & Tech: easyJet announced new routes including a winter Scotland–Northern Ireland link and added Strasbourg from Bristol. Sports Business: BNP Paribas posted near-record Q2 profit, boosted by a stake sale.
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