Foreign Investment Push: President Emmanuel Macron says France has secured record €93bn in confirmed pledges at the Choose France summit, with SoftBank’s AI data-centre plan a major driver. AI & Power Infrastructure: SoftBank’s €45bn (potentially up to €75bn) investment targets 3.1GW of capacity in Hauts-de-France, as France leans on nuclear-backed electricity to power the next AI wave. Russia Sanctions Crackdown: France detained the sanctioned tanker Tagor in the Atlantic, with UK support, as part of repeated “shadow fleet” interdictions; Russia calls it “international piracy.” Middle East Diplomacy: France is pushing for an emergency UN Security Council meeting over Israel’s Lebanon operations, while also hardening its stance. Defence Show Fallout: Israel says France barred Israeli officials from Eurosatory in Paris, allowing only air- and missile-defence equipment. Crime & Public Mood: A poll finds 7 in 10 believe crime is spiralling out of control, amid fresh unrest after PSG celebrations. Extreme Weather: A record May heatwave has been linked to deaths during amateur sports in France and the UK. French Open Spotlight: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Naomi Osaka to reach the quarter-finals; Matteo Arnaldi also advanced after a dramatic five-set win. Sports & Culture: Tour de France volunteers are being recruited for the 2027 Wales Grand Départ, with training and no prior experience required. Drug Seizure: French Navy forces seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat in the Caribbean, handing suspects and cargo to Colombian authorities.