G7 Diplomacy in France: US President Donald Trump will travel to France for the G7 in Evian next week and is set to meet Middle East leaders plus Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a working session, with France among the countries expected to support demining efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. India-France Innovation Push: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nice and will inaugurate “Bharat Innovates 2026” with French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday, spotlighting Indian deep-tech and startups with hundreds of investors across sectors like semiconductors, space, biotech, energy and healthcare. World Cup Travel Mood: Australia kicked off its World Cup campaign by beating Türkiye 2-0, while Scotland’s John McGinn scored in their opener against Haiti—both stories are fueling fan travel chatter ahead of the tournament’s big summer wave. Rail Upgrade for France: New high-speed rival Velvet plans to launch Paris–Bordeaux services in 2028, aiming to absorb demand where SNCF seats sell out fast. Heat-Saving Tips for Visitors: A guide to keeping cool in France highlights practical ways to beat summer temperatures without overspending.