Digital Rights Clash: France’s Parliament has passed a landmark law banning children under 15 from creating social media accounts, with age checks required by platforms and a two-step rollout starting September 1 (new accounts) and January 2027 (existing users), plus a broader push to limit phone use in high schools. Wildfire Crisis: A major blaze in the Var has burned about 2,550 hectares, triggered evacuations and left thousands without power, while firefighters work to contain hot spots and manage road closures. Diplomatic Spat with Iran: France says two embassy staff in Tehran were intimidated and mistreated; Iran rejects that claim as baseless, saying the diplomats were questioned after attending a meeting tied to security investigations. Agriculture vs Environment: France’s environment minister Monique Barbut resigned after lawmakers backed a farm bill allowing a temporary return of two bee-controversial pesticides, reigniting a long-running fight over pollinator safety. Tech & Industry: Mistral is reportedly seeking fresh funding at a €20bn valuation, with Samsung in advanced talks to invest up to €1bn. Sports-Politics Shock: Reports say Trump is considering nominating FIFA chief Gianni Infantino for UN secretary-general, a move that would face Security Council veto politics.