Iran–France Cultural Row: France says it will summon Iran’s ambassador and take “appropriate measures” after Tehran sealed a French language centre tied to the French embassy, calling it an unjustifiable attack on France’s cultural presence. Pope Leo XIV in France: The Vatican’s visit (Sept. 25–28) is set to spotlight Catholic teaching on protecting human life, landing awkwardly after France’s abortion-rights and end-of-life legislation. Police Powers Protest: Thousands marched in Paris and across France against a Senate-bound bill that critics say gives police a “licence to kill,” with rights groups warning of impunity. Climate & Daily Life: A study warns European children will face nearly double the lifetime exposure to extreme fire weather versus their great-grandparents, with the Mediterranean hit hardest. Heritage & Memory: Normandy veteran Ken Hay, who survived capture shortly after D-Day and spent years educating schoolchildren, has died aged 101. Culture on Screen: France × Botswana Film Days returns cinema as diplomacy, bringing French films and Botswana shorts to one three-night programme. Tech & Safety for Kids: The EU’s push to restrict children’s social media access under 13 keeps spreading, raising fresh debate in France about online risks and age checks.