Diplomacy & Trade: Qatar Chamber chief Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim met France’s ambassador Arnaud Pescheux (plus Germany, Australia and Jordan) to discuss boosting private-sector partnerships and investment links. Economy & Industry: France’s finance minister attended the OECD’s 2026 ministerial council opening in Paris, focusing on getting industrial policy right for open markets and long-term growth. Media & Elections: Protesters rallied outside CNews over claims of Kremlin influence tied to contributor Xenia Fedorova, as France weighs freedom of expression against foreign political meddling ahead of 2027. Migration: France and the UK extended their “one in, one out” migration deal until Oct 1, with readmissions and legal admissions figures cited by ministers. Security & War: Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least eight people, according to Palestinian civil defence, amid ongoing disputes over a truce. Paris & Culture: The Bayeux Tapestry is set to travel secretly to the UK in a specially designed crate for a London display. Sports (France): Deschamps says Arsenal defender William Saliba is “fine” ahead of World Cup warmups; at Roland-Garros, Flavio Cobolli reached his first men’s semi-final. Tech & Connectivity: ETSI’s MCX plugtests wrapped up in Sophia Antipolis, with Caltta reporting multi-vendor interoperability results. Business/Climate: A study highlights regenerative farms in France faring better in droughts, with yields dropping far less than conventional plots.