Emmanuel Macron will oversee his final Bastille Day military parade in Paris, featuring Ukrainian troops, as France commemorates the 2016 Nice attacks. This year’s event, marking ten years since the tragedy, symbolizes Europe’s commitment to defend freedom against threats, with celebrations expected despite a heatwave.

France is set to host a meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing” on Monday, with 25 heads of state convening in Paris to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine. This coalition, jointly led by France and the UK, now comprises 37 countries and aims to strengthen military aid commitments amidst the ongoing conflict.

Paris’ Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum will close early this weekend as a heatwave grips France, with temperatures expected to reach up to 39°C. The Eiffel Tower will shut at 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday, while the Louvre will follow suit until Monday due to a red heat alert.

Israeli and Palestinian groups appeal in Paris for global support to maintain the two-state solution amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

France bans Israel’s finance minister Smotrich for promoting ‘recolonisation’ of Gaza and imposes sanctions on other settlers.

France opens torture, ‘war crime’ probe over Israel’s treatment of Gaza flotilla activists following a government request for prosecution investigation.