World Cup Kickoff: France renews its Group I campaign against Senegal at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, reviving the 2002 shock when Senegal beat the holders 1-0; Didier Deschamps insists it’s “no revenge” as Kylian Mbappé looks to settle the noise around his form and defensive work. G7 in France: Leaders gather in Évian-les-Bains as the Iran ceasefire and Ukraine top the agenda; Volodymyr Zelensky met Macron on the sidelines, while Trump arrives touting progress and pushing trade and security priorities. Trade Fight: Trump threatens a 100% tariff on French wine and champagne unless France drops its digital services tax on US tech firms, putting Macron in a tough spot ahead of broader G7 talks. AI Independence: France’s domestic intelligence agency will stop working with Palantir over fears of US digital dependence, as the government boosts sovereign AI plans including a single chatbot for civil servants. Media Watch: ARCOM issues a formal warning to CNews over alleged imbalance in viewpoints, renewing pressure on France’s conservative broadcasters. Local Life: Narbonne joins other towns cracking down on shirtless/bare-chested visitors with fines up to €150 during summer. Politics 2027: Karim Bouamrane becomes the latest Socialist mayor to declare a bid for France’s 2027 presidential election, bringing confirmed candidates to 18. Defense Industry: KNDS unveils a Franco-German “intermediate” tank concept, Capint, aimed at bridging the gap before next-generation systems.