France

France, a member of the Group of Seven (G7), is currently in the international spotlight as it hosts the G7 summit. Discussions at this summit include efforts to demine the Strait of Hormuz and concerns over Japan's outreach to Russia potentially impacting G7 unity. France also has a history tied to the G7's origins, with a 1975 summit held in a French castle laying the groundwork for the club of wealthy nations. In terms of security, France is collaborating with Germany on jet plans, though a landmark joint project has recently collapsed, raising questions about Europe's reliance on the US. On the cybersecurity front, France's agency has accused an Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections. The nation's size is also used as a point of reference for environmental changes, with Antarctica missing an area of sea ice equivalent to France's size. Domestically, a French town is dealing with the aftermath of a child's murder, with ongoing investigations into alleged police failings and new sexual allegations emerging.