Channel Crossing Crackdown: French police intercepted 185 small-boat launch attempts in the three months after the UK’s £662m deal, but the interception rate slipped slightly to 60.7% (from 61.2%), as smugglers adapt with larger “mega-dinghies” and riskier tactics. Coast Guard Footage: New video shows migrants attacking officers on a northern France beach during an attempted dinghy interception, with police using Pava spray and cutting the inflatable. Weather Disruptions: Torrential thunderstorms hit south-east France, with flash flooding and festival disruption, including evacuations and dozens treated for hypothermia. Heat & Mental Health: Millions in France report eco-anxiety after a summer of heatwaves and wildfires, with some describing panic attacks and work stoppages. Travel Culture Pick: Paris wine lovers get a local tip from Gordon Ramsay for Le Bon Georges in the 9th arrondissement. Family Travel & Sleep: Sensoire says its bamboo bedding is made with bamboo lyocell (not bamboo viscose), focusing on what shoppers should check before buying. Heritage & Transport: The A31bis motorway bypass in Thionville takes a step forward after conditional approval in the public inquiry process. Art & Tourism: The Louvre’s Mona Lisa vanished 115 years ago today, a reminder of how Paris tourism became a global magnet.