World Cup Fallout: France beat Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinal in Boston, with Kylian Mbappé converting after a first-half penalty miss and then setting up Ousmane Dembélé; Morocco’s coach Mohamed Ouahbi apologized to fans and said the ambition remains as the Atlas Lions reset for future tournaments. 2030 Co-Hosting Focus: With Morocco already qualified as a co-host for the 2030 World Cup alongside Portugal and Spain, the team’s attention is shifting to building for the next trophy run. Public Order in Europe: After the loss, clashes and unrest were reported in London, with a police officer injured and arrests made; in The Hague, antisemitic chants were recorded during a Moroccan fan gathering. Wildfire Watch: Authorities continued fighting a wildfire near Afous oasis in Errachidia, while extreme heat warnings keep Morocco on high alert. Trade & Investment: Morocco’s Interior Ministry will hold new talks with political parties ahead of the Sept. 23 legislative elections; UNCTAD also highlighted Morocco’s stronger investment appeal, while Morocco and Indonesia discussed halal certification cooperation. Economy & Tech: Bank Al-Maghrib cut interchange fees on electronic payments to 0.50%, and Nucleon Security (with Orange Morocco) raised €3m to expand AI cybersecurity. Health & Industry: Galenica shipped its first pharmaceutical export to Russia under Eurasian Economic Union rules. Education: Over 64,000 students passed Morocco’s baccalaureate resit exams, with an overall pass rate of 81.6%.