Wildfires & Public Safety: President Emmanuel Macron vowed “zero tolerance” for arson after fast-moving blazes near Fontainebleau scorched at least 10% of the forest and forced about 1,000 residents to flee; he pledged a fundraising drive to replant the UNESCO-listed site. Weather Disruption: Violent storms left around 13,000 homes without power, with hail and lightning hitting parts of the country, while drought warnings remain unusually widespread. End-of-Life Law: France’s National Assembly definitively adopted assisted-dying legislation with strict eligibility rules, after the Senate rejected it multiple times; the bill now heads to the Constitutional Council. World Cup Fallout: France and England meet Saturday in Miami for the bronze playoff after both semifinal losses, with France aiming to end on a podium finish. Economy & Budget: France plans to sharply restrain most public spending growth in 2027 as defence and debt-interest costs rise, setting up a tough parliamentary budget fight. Sports & Culture: Paris FC completed the permanent signing of defender Diego Coppola from Brighton, while Tour de France Stage 11 delivered a record-fast sprint win for Søren Wærenskjold.