Cybersecurity & Privacy: France’s tax agency says hackers stole data on 678,000 people and businesses after a breach of its systems, with the intrusions traced to stolen employee/third-party logins. Constitutional Court: France’s top court has blocked a social media ban for under-15s, citing freedom of expression and privacy, forcing lawmakers to rethink the plan. Wildfires & Aid: Prime Minister Lecornu faced jeers in Gironde over wildfire response as the government weighs support measures that could top €100m. Climate Impact on Food: Heat and drought are driving an “unprecedented” crisis for European farmers, with French vegetable yields sharply down. Politics: Conservative candidate Edouard Philippe won backing from justice minister Gérald Darmanin for next year’s election. Diplomacy: Iran says two French embassy employees barred from returning after an “interference” dispute. Transport & Travel: Virgin won approval to run trains alongside Eurostar on the London–Brussels route via the Channel Tunnel from 2030–2040. Sports: Leon Marchand won European gold in the 400m freestyle; Jonas Vingegaard will not race again this season after a Tour crash.