Macron’s G7 credibility test: France’s president says trust in institutions is “at stake” after the killing of an 11-year-old girl, as the government faces fresh scrutiny over judicial and administrative failings. Middle East escalation: US strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation are feeding a wider regional spiral, while Lebanon reports Israeli airstrikes killing 12 and urging border towns to join Israel’s fight against Hezbollah. Nuclear diplomacy: The IAEA adopted a US-led resolution demanding Iran declare enriched uranium stocks and accept inspector access, a move that could complicate any US-Iran talks. West Bank pressure: Israel’s cabinet is set to approve $350m for 61 new settlements, as Amnesty warns of “ethnic cleansing” of Bedouin communities and the UK/Canada/France/Norway coordinate sanctions on networks tied to settler violence. EU security mood: A survey finds European trust in the US at an all-time low, pushing support for higher European defense spending and strategic autonomy. Climate policy: EU negotiators agreed stronger price controls for the new carbon market (ETS2) to limit fuel-bill shocks. France environment: France added 157,000 hectares of protected forest via new biological reserves, mostly in French Guiana. Football governance: FIFA and Fifpro struck a landmark deal giving players a veto on key governance areas and stronger welfare protections. World Cup arrivals: France’s squad landed in Boston ahead of the expanded 48-team tournament.