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Strait of Hormuz Conflict Keeps Global Economy on Edge. Despite hopes for a ceasefire, ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to impact global maritime traffic and energy supplies.

France Preps for 2026 World Cup Kickoff with Mbappé in Spotlight. As France gears up to face Senegal in the 2026 opener, Mbappé takes center stage in the team’s strong World Cup prospects.

France Faces Strategic Pressure as Germany Boosts Military Spending. With Germany's rapid defense expansion, France confronts challenges in maintaining its military edge and strategic balance.

French Education Minister Bans Afternoon Baccalauréat Exams Amid Heatwave. To protect students from severe heat, Education Minister Édouard Geffray insists on no afternoon exams during the heatwave.

Raphaël Glucksmann Launches 2027 Presidential Campaign as Left’s Unifier. Glucksmann kicks off his bid in Aubervilliers, aiming to be a social-democratic alternative on the left.