France finished first in FIFA World Cup Group I after a 4-1 win over Norway, while Senegal beat Iraq 5-0 in Toronto.
Business
FAO forecasts global cereal output and trade to decline in 2026/27 after a record 2025 harvest, while stocks remain comfortable globally.
Travel
Airport traffic across Europe fell in April 2026 after years of recovery, with figures showing divergence among hubs and national networks.
Technology
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch discussed trusted AI, innovation and India partnerships during talks in Paris.
India France partnership advances AI, innovation, trade and technology cooperation
India and France adopted Innovation Roadmap 2030, adding AI, trade, defence, space, startups and skills to Modi Macron talks in Nice.
SIS search activity rose across Europe in 2025 as automated checks exceeded 12 billion and biometric searches almost doubled year on year.
The EU package links cloud, AI, chips and open source measures to reduce digital dependencies and strengthen control over key technology.
ILO urges a human-centred AI shift, linking decent work, labour rights, skills and social dialogue to the future of global workplaces.
IONO Robotics has presented Workmate, an Austrian humanoid robot designed for industrial workplaces, manufacturing and logistics use.

