Fontainebleau wildfire scorches 800 hectares, shuts A6 south of Paris
What's new: More than 400 firefighters and water-bombing aircraft were deployed as the blaze disrupted rail travel during a heatwave.
BBC News (World), The New York Times +2
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UNESCO urges debt swaps as 113 countries fall short on education
UNESCO estimates global aid for education could fall by up to 30 percent in 2023-2027, as the annual financing gap reaches US$97 billion.
The Straits Times, Antara News
Indonesia, France prepare Yogya film lab and Paris coproduction forum
The partnership also includes plans for long-term financing, including an endowment fund option for the national film sector.
Antara News, Republika
3-year-old dies in hot car as France heat wave intensifies
Why it matters: France logged its hottest day on record and ER visits for heat-related illness have quadrupled nationwide.
Heat wave in France to push temperatures to 40 degrees
About 40 departments are under yellow alert, with Paris forecast at 38 degrees and health risks rising.
Series: France · Heatwave · 2 chapters since Jun 19France heatwave fuels push for wider air conditioning use
Why it matters: School closures and sweltering hospitals are forcing a rethink of a long-taboo climate adaptation tool.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times
France bans alcohol at music events in 35 departments as heat surges
Why it matters: Officials expect 39C-41C heat on Sunday, with schools and some trains already disrupted.
Ukraine, Germany develop ballistic missile defense system
Fire Point and Hensoldt signed an MoU in Paris for the Freyja system, while the TerMIT unmanned vehicle will be made in Germany.
Trump backs Iran keeping missiles under new Gulf conflict deal
What's new: Trump also said US forces will stay in the Gulf "for a while" after Tehran agreed to end the nearly four-month conflict.
The Straits Times, The Hill
Bezos bets AI will spur labor demand, not replace workers
What's new: At Paris' VivaTech, he tied that view to new venture Prometheus, focused on speeding physical manufacturing.
Bezos predicts AI will fuel labor shortages, not job losses
What's new: He tied the claim to his startup Prometheus as employers reported 97,006 May job cuts, with AI linked to 40%.
Zverev wins 1st Grand Slam title with 5-set French Open victory
What’s new: The German beat Flavio Cobolli in five sets for his 25th career title after losing his first three major finals.
Antara News, NPR +2
Mirra Andreeva, 19, wins French Open for first Grand Slam title
What’s new: The Russian became the youngest women’s champion at Roland Garros since Monica Seles in 1992.
BBC News (World), ABC News +1
Scrutiny of Prabowo's overseas trips broadens to visit costs
The dispute now also covers hotel bills for the delegation in France and which budget paid for the trip.
Channel News Asia, CNN Indonesia +2
Singapore Airlines weighs order for at least 50 Airbus or Boeing jets
What's next: The early talks could shape long-haul fleet plans next decade and test demand for larger wide-body models.
Series: Singapore Airlines · Widebody Jet Order Talks · 3 chapters since Jun 4PSG title unrest in France leaves 780 detained, 57 officers hurt
What's new: Authorities reported 219 injuries nationwide, including eight serious cases, as violence spread to about 15 cities.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour +1
In Paris, Prabowo and Macron discuss Palestine, partnership
On a state visit to Paris, Prabowo met Macron, backed a two-state solution for Palestine and explored deeper strategic cooperation.
Tempo, CNN Indonesia +1