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Across politics, sport and society today: voters in France headed to the polls for the first round of the 2026 municipal elections, with Paris and other major cities expected to deliver early signals ahead of next year’s presidential contest as results roll in; detailed live coverage is following developments and the likely run‑offs. In Japan, the national team cruised into the Women's Asian Cup semifinals with a 7–0 win over the Philippines, while a social survey found 62.6% of unmarried people under 30 saying they do not want children, underscoring shifting demographics and public debate. On the international stage, senior U.S. and Chinese economic officials met in Paris to smooth the path for a potential Trump‑Xi summit, a step aimed at stabilizing high‑level ties and trade talks. In sport news from Indian Wells, Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz’s run and Jannik Sinner reached his first final after a convincing win over Alexander Zverev. Germany marked a diversity milestone with the consecration of its first auxiliary bishop of Indian heritage, reflecting broader changes within the church. And on community platforms, people continued to seek trial referral codes and peer support, illustrating demand for access and shared resources online.