Heatwave Toll: France logged about 1,000 excess deaths during last week’s record heat, with Public Health France saying the sharpest rise hit people 65+ and deaths at home, especially around Paris, as the WHO warns Europe is warming fastest and needs stronger protection. Paris Mortuaries Under Strain: Funeral directors in the capital say cold-room capacity is maxed out, forcing families to wait and calls to be turned away while officials keep tallying the human cost. Aviation Tragedy Near Nancy: A skydiving plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Tomblaine, killing 11 on board (pilot, five instructors, five first-time jumpers); investigators are probing what went wrong as families were reportedly among the witnesses. Storms Ease the Heat (For Now): Violent thunderstorms battered south-west France with hail, lightning and winds up to 100 km/h, damaging roofs and flooding areas, while the broader heatwave began to shift east. Public Safety & Transport: Paris and other areas took emergency measures during the crisis, including alcohol restrictions in public to ease pressure on hospitals. Defense Industry: France moves toward fielding THUNDART, a new precision rocket aimed at extending deep-strike reach up to 150 km. Consumer Recall: Peugeot and DS vehicles face a door-handle safety recall in France due to interior handles potentially disabling when the engine is on. Cross-Border Enforcement: Luxembourg and France stepped up joint action against illegal waste shipments, stopping hundreds of vehicles and issuing fines. World Cup Focus: France heads into its Round of 32 with Sweden, with Sweden’s Viktor Gyökeres saying they’ll need near-perfect defense to upset the favorites.