Heatwave & daily life in France: Paris officials and residents are dealing with record temperatures and the fallout—funeral homes overwhelmed, museums cutting hours, and public debate flaring over air conditioning and responsibility for climate impacts. Child safety & online life: France is among countries moving toward tighter rules on children’s social media access, as lawmakers worldwide push bans or age limits to protect mental health and development. Crypto crime crackdown: France’s interior minister says crypto “wrench attacks” are surging—77 incidents in the first half of 2026—prompting a more ambitious prevention and rapid-response plan. Fashion & heritage business: Chanel has taken full ownership of heritage shirtmaker Charvet, cementing a long-running couture-and-shirt legacy. Luxury & innovation: A Bain/Comité Colbert study finds French luxury customers are using AI for shopping faster than brands are ready, with most planning to keep using it. Culture on stage: Avignon Festival opens its 2026 edition (July 4–25) with Korean as guest language, featuring nine Korean productions. Sports pipeline: FIBA U16 Women’s EuroBasket MVPs are highlighted as stepping stones to senior stardom, including France’s own rising talent.