France 24 is reporting that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the U.S. is "more than capable" of restarting attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached. It said President Donald J Trump is making a final decision on the Iran deal, while Tehran has criticized what it calls a "mixture of truth and lies."

In Africa, Ghana's parliament has approved an anti-LGBTQ law, which now awaits the president's signature.

On the sports front, Novak Djokovic was knocked out in the French Open third round by Brazil's Fonseca.

France 24 also reported that former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova has fueled concerns over pro-Kremlin influence in French media. Separately, France will investigate the treatment of its nationals on a Gaza flotilla following reports of abuse.

The European Union is set to unlock 16 billion euros for Hungary as Magyar proceeds with post-Orban reforms. Romania's Foreign Minister spoke to France 24 after the country was hit by a drone strike.

In Pakistan, male contraception remains taboo despite a looming demographic crisis. Mexico's Tijuana is described as transitioning from a "gateway to the American Dream to dead end."