Ukraine Talks: Germany, France and the UK are working on a plan to bring Vladimir Putin into negotiations, with any final call left to President Zelensky as Europe tries to avoid another hard winter. Energy & Industry: Mantle8 secured an exclusive Pyrenees natural hydrogen permit as it pushes Hydrogeco; Alba agreed to buy France’s Aluminium Dunkerque for about $2.2bn. Infrastructure: A new nine-km stretch of the contested A69 motorway in south-west France opened, with full works due by mid-October. Heritage & Culture: Archaeologists say the “dig of the century” under Notre-Dame has uncovered Roman coins, pottery and 1,700 years of Paris history; JR’s Pont Neuf “cave” installation is delayed after storm damage. Environment & Food: France cut bird-flu risk to “negligible,” easing indoor poultry rules nationwide. Politics & Media: France is sending a media-freedom mission to assess attacks on journalists ahead of elections. Migration: The UK-France “one in, one out” deal is extended until Oct 1. Business & Tech: Disney’s Disneyland Paris still hasn’t recouped its $4.2bn investment, while Sanofi launched its 2026 employee share plan.