AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSocial Media Rules: France has become the first EU country to ban social media for children under 15, with the measure set to start from the new school year (and a separate ban on phones in high schools). Travel Disruption & Safety: Wildfires are hitting travel hard: two firefighters died battling a blaze near Bordeaux-Mérignac airport, and flights were cancelled or delayed as smoke spread near the airport. Tour de France Update: Remco Evenepoel won the Tour’s 16th stage time trial, cutting Tadej Pogačar’s lead by 28 seconds, though his teammate Florian Lipowitz crashed out. Aviation & Connectivity: Air Zimbabwe is set to relaunch direct Harare–London flights after a long gap, with early bookings already reported near 1,500 passengers. Tech & Shopping: A study says merchants’ fears about AI shopping agents “cutting them out” are overstated, with consumers still prioritizing brands and reviews when buying. Diplomatic Tension: Iran’s foreign minister accused two detained French diplomats in Tehran of “unconventional” conduct, while France says the officials are safe.
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