Russian Hybrid Threat: President Macron ordered a new plan to shield France’s critical infrastructure and sensitive defense-tech sites from intensifying Russian drone and cyber “hybrid” attacks, after briefings with intelligence chiefs and party leaders. Diplomatic Pushback: France demanded Russia “reverse” its provisional administration of French company subsidiaries, while Azerbaijan rejected France’s travel-warning claims of “arbitrary detention” and “unfair trial.” Energy & Markets: Macron said he will convene a G7 energy meeting to coordinate strategic oil-reserve releases amid the Iran-linked fuel-price squeeze. Business & Investment: EDF is reportedly weighing a preferred-equity structure to attract buyers for its upcoming minority stake sale in Italian utility Edison, after LNG disruption risks derailed IPO timing. France in Sports: Zinedine Zidane named Kylian Mbappé France captain and unveiled a first Nations League squad with several debutants; meanwhile Mbappé ended his Nike deal for Swiss brand On. Local Football: Ghana defender Alidu Seidu joined OGC Nice on loan under France’s “joker” rule, adding defensive versatility. Culture & Lifestyle: Phoebe Dynevor secretly married Cameron Fuller in the south of France.