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Heatwave in France: At least 18 people have died, including two children found unconscious in a hot car in Carpentras, as record temperatures hit Bordeaux (41.9°C) and Poitiers (41.2°C). Schools closed or shifted schedules, drownings rose, and France expanded red alerts to more than half the country. Everyday culture under strain: With alcohol bans and event disruptions spreading, daily life—from trains to festivals—has been reshaped by the heat, including safety warnings to swim only in supervised areas. World Cup, French spotlight: France beat Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to secure a knockout-stage berth, while Lionel Messi’s World Cup record-setting run keeps the tournament’s global buzz—and French fans’ travel stories—front and center. Art & identity: A Miami exhibition, “Art and the Beautiful Game,” spotlights African and diaspora soccer through works by 50+ artists across 25 nations, including tributes to Kylian Mbappé. Politics beyond France: Britain’s leadership churn continues after Keir Starmer’s resignation, with Andy Burnham positioned as the next contender.

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