France-Russia Diplomacy: France summoned Russia’s ambassador after “last weekend’s massive strikes” on Ukraine and “unacceptable threats” against civilians and diplomats, reiterating support for Kyiv. Nuclear Deterrence: Norway will come under France’s nuclear umbrella under a new defence agreement signed in Paris, with no peacetime deployment but a potential French nuclear response. Defence Industry & Security Pacts: Britain and Poland signed a deal to jointly manufacture next-generation air-defence missiles, while broader Europe-wide rearmament debate continues. Ukraine Aid Funding: The Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine is shrinking fast, with the number of participating countries halved since Andrej Babis took office. Health Policy: France will expand reimbursement for weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro for severely obese patients from mid-June, covering 65% of costs. Justice & Scandal: A Paris school sexual abuse trial opened, with prosecutors relying on behavioural testimony from very young children. Climate: The UN warned Europe’s brutal heatwave is a “brutal reminder” of the climate crisis. Politics 2027: Gabriel Attal entered the 2027 presidential race, pitching surrogacy legalisation as a personal campaign priority. Sports & Culture: Tour de France volunteer applications opened for 2027 “JOY Makers,” while a French luxury exhibition runs in Manhattan at The Shed.