Paris 2026 Swimming: Leon Marchand trims his European Championships plan to two events after a left adductor strain, pulling out of the 200m and 400m individual medley while staying entered for 200m butterfly and 400m freestyle—his best shot at a top European medal. Saint-Denis Fan Push: About 70 Estonian supporters are coordinating a first-ever big fan presence at the European Aquatics Championships, wearing matching blue shirts and bringing flags and horns to boost swimmers at the Saint-Denis Olympic Aquatics Centre. Pope Leo XIV in France: Vatican confirms Pope Leo XIV’s four-day France trip (Sept. 25–28) will include private meetings with victims of Catholic Church sexual abuse, alongside major stops in Paris, Lourdes and Metz. FIFA Leadership Fallout: Mexico and Argentina back under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino after criticism over his private-investor plan for running competitions. Reunion Island Link: A Reunion Island fisherman helped discover the Akros rowing boat after Fyodor Konyukhov’s long ocean drift, with the craft headed for a museum in Russia. Local Disruption Watch: Paris public transport faces major summer closures across Metro, RER and trams, with longer journeys and service gaps expected. Data Center Debate (Illinois): Communities in northern Illinois are holding town halls as residents weigh jobs and growth against higher energy bills and strain on resources. Anti-tech Vandalism (Montreal): A Montreal bakery was hit again with smashed windows and “Action anti tech” graffiti tied to protests against self-serve tech.