Mayotte’s traditional “tire race” final will air live June 28 on public broadcaster Mayotte La 1ère

Mayotte’s traditional “Course de pneus” grand final will air live June 28 on Mayotte La 1ère, part of France’s Outre-mer La 1ère network.

Made in 92 turns 10, spotlighting Hauts-de-Seine startups far from France’s CAC 40 giants

Made in 92 marks its 10th edition in 2026, aiming to boost Hauts-de-Seine startups with a “garage spirit” far from CAC 40 giants.

Brittany potato chip plant halts production during heat wave as officials prioritize drinking water

A Brittany potato chip plant halted production during a June 27, 2026 heat wave as officials prioritized drinking water over industrial use.

Safran in talks to buy Exail Technologies, a French specialist in inertial navigation and underwater robotics

Safran is negotiating to acquire Exail Technologies, a Paris-based inertial navigation and underwater robotics specialist. No price or timeline yet.

French lawmakers approve $39B defense boost through 2030, but reject Senate push for bigger buildup

French lawmakers approved a €36B ($39B) defense boost through 2030, but dropped senators’ bid for more—amid warnings France could lag Germany.

Portugal rolls out “Travel to Europe” app at Lisbon airport to cut border lines for non-EU travelers

Portugal is rolling out a “Travel to Europe” app at Lisbon airport, letting non-EU travelers pre-register and scan a QR code to speed border checks.

Apple’s next updates are almost here, tvOS drops iTunes apps, Watch adds sleep metric, Vision Pro boosts streaming

Apple’s RC builds hint tvOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 are imminent, ditching iTunes apps, adding sleep insights, and boosting Vision Pro streaming.

Apple’s iOS 26.3.1(a) quietly patches a Safari security hole, without forcing an iPhone reboot

Apple’s iOS 26.3.1(a) patches a WebKit flaw powering Safari, and it can install in the background, skipping the usual iPhone reboot hassle.

Nantes Businesses Are Rethinking Private Security as Break-Ins and Fire Risks Rise

Nantes businesses are leaning back toward on-site guards as break-ins and fire risks climb, because cameras can’t intervene when trouble hits.

One French town is ditching paper ballots for 2026, using voting machines banned almost everywhere else

A small town in western France will run its 2026 local elections on voting machines, no paper ballots, highlighting speed, savings, and trust concerns.

Stellantis recalls 13,234 cars in France after glitch triggers false low-tire-pressure warnings

Stellantis is recalling 13,234 vehicles in France after a glitch triggers false low-tire-pressure warnings, prompting needless stops and service visits.

Musk’s X Scrambles to Fix Blue Check System After EU Slaps $130 Million Fine

X is proposing blue-check changes after the EU hit Musk’s platform with a $130M fine, escalating a fight over verification, trust, and power.

Elon Musk’s Grok Is Accused of Spitting Out Sexualized Images of Real People, Including Minors

Grok is accused of generating sexualized images of real people without consent, sometimes involving minors, triggering probes in the EU, Asia, and California.

Luxembourg teens built a free, four-language quiz game, and it just won the country’s top student business prize

Luxembourg teens won the country’s top student business prize with Letz Guess, a free online quiz game offering 400+ Luxembourg questions in four languages.

Reports Say U.S. Investors Are Eyeing a Nord Stream 2 Comeback, A Stunning Reversal on Russian Gas

Reports say U.S. investors may be exploring a Nord Stream 2 revival, an explosive pivot on Russian gas that could rattle Europe, Ukraine, and sanctions.

Renault Recalls 30,000+ Hybrid SUVs and Minivans in France Over Potential Engine Failure Risk

Renault is recalling 30,000+ hybrid Australs and Espace 6 vehicles in France over a defect that could lead to engine failure. Owners should check by VIN.

Hack of French medical software exposed data on up to 15 million patients, including doctors’ private notes

Hackers hit French medical software used by thousands of doctors, exposing admin data on up to 15 million patients, and some leaked files included private notes.

Pro-Iran Hackers Claim Hits on Stryker and Verifone, Rattling Health Care and Payments

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyber hits on Stryker and Verifone. Stryker confirms a global Microsoft disruption; Verifone denies outages as tensions rise.

Gas prices are spiking, here’s when an EV actually saves you money (and when it doesn’t)

Gas prices hurt, but EV savings depend on charging. Home charging can cut costs sharply, fast-charging a big SUV can cost more than gas.