World Cup Semifinal (France vs Spain): France and Spain meet in Dallas for a World Cup final berth, with France aiming for a third straight final and Spain chasing a second—both unbeaten, but with very different styles: France’s Mbappé-led attack versus Spain’s possession-first plan. Player Focus: Kylian Mbappé is expected to be fit after an ankle scare, while Lamine Yamal is pushing back on any talk of disrespect and insisting Spain’s confidence is about belief, not provocation. Match Setup: The semifinal is set for Tuesday, July 14, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with Salvadoran referee Iván Barton assigned. Heat & Power: A prolonged heatwave is forcing France to cut nuclear output—EDF has idled reactors and reduced generation as river temperatures limit cooling. Wildfires Near Paris: Firefighters are battling major blazes in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, with evacuations and aerial water drops as the heat keeps fueling the danger. Bastille Day in Paris: The parade goes ahead under extreme heat and wildfire disruption, with European troops—including Ukrainian forces—highlighting support for Ukraine and Europe’s “strategic reawakening.” Local Life & Services: Tax notices for spring income declarations are landing online for many households, and France is also rolling out higher penalties for ultra-fast fashion.