World Cup Fallout: France and England head to Miami for a gloomy third-place playoff after semi-final defeats—Spain beat France 2-0 and Argentina edged England 2-1—while Didier Deschamps’ final match and Kylian Mbappé’s Golden Boot chase add extra bite. Assisted Dying Law: France’s National Assembly has given final approval to assisted dying for adults with incurable, advanced illnesses, with strict “free and informed” rules and constitutional review still ahead. Child Abuse Justice: France is reopening thousands of unresolved child sexual abuse complaints after the Lyhanna case, detaining hundreds of suspects and citing major institutional failures. End-of-Life Protests: Catholic bishops have condemned the euthanasia vote as a “turning point,” with opponents weighing possible legal challenges. Defence Reset: Macron and Germany’s Merz plan a “new dynamic” on defence after a failed joint fighter jet project, including talks on nuclear deterrence and other joint plans. Energy & Climate: France is facing heat-driven power strain and wildfires, with military A400M aircraft set to be tested as fire-tenders. Morocco Ties: France and Morocco signed multiple agreements and launched a call for proposals for a Morocco-France electricity link. Heritage & Travel: The Bayeux Tapestry left France for London with no visible damage, set for display from September 10, 2026. Environment Rules: France is consulting on renewing the list of animals classed as “susceptible to cause damage,” allowing control outside hunting season. Sports Cycling: Tim Merlier won a chaotic, crash-hit Tour de France Stage 12 as Pogacar kept the yellow jersey.