Tour de France Femmes: Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney detonated a solo attack on Mont Ventoux to win stage 7 and seize the yellow jersey, moving 15 seconds clear of Demi Vollering with two stages left. Marseille Football: Mehdi Benatia’s “shocking confessions” for France Football promise a no-holds-barred account of his Marseille spell, including a bid to shoulder some blame while firing back at Pablo Longoria and players over match choices. Channel Crossings: French maritime authorities say they have stopped small boats 10 times since spring, using “intervention tactics” to board or control vessels and return asylum seekers to France. EU Diplomacy: Seven EU countries criticized Slovenia for blocking Tanja Fajon’s Sahel envoy bid, with Slovenia also opening criminal proceedings she says are political retaliation. Pope Leo XIV: The Vatican confirmed a September France trip that includes a private meeting with clerical abuse victims, with the itinerary spanning Paris, UNESCO, Lourdes and Metz. Security/Crime: Spain-led raids with Europol dismantled a major Western Mediterranean smuggling and trafficking network, arresting 78 and seizing assets including 18 high-speed boats. Climate & Risk: Insurers warn of a widening “protection gap” as wildfires and extreme heat drive costs beyond coverage.