Wildfires Crackdown: France detains about 420 suspects as wildfires scorch nearly 120,000 hectares, with investigators trying to sort negligence from deliberate arson and weighing tougher penalties. Heat & Prisons: Extreme temperatures are worsening conditions in overcrowded French prisons, with officials reporting surges in complaints and inmates describing suffocating cells. Tech & Money Transfers: India’s NPCI plans to expand UPI to 15–20 countries, aiming to make cross-border remittances easier for the diaspora. Health & Biotech: Innate Pharma and Sobi strike a strategic partnership to license lacutamab, backing a Phase 3 step toward accelerated approval in Sézary syndrome. Business & Safety Training: OpenGate Capital signs to buy Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services, a move into global safety training and gas-safety services. PSG Football: Lucas Digne completes a permanent move to Paris Saint-Germain on a three-year deal after leaving Aston Villa. Paris Sports: The 2026 European Swimming Championships kick off in Paris with Day 1 prelims, including major absences and fresh medal hopes. Social Media Glitch: WhatsApp users report global media-sharing disruptions, while text messaging largely continues.