Wildfires & Evacuations: France’s wildfire crisis shows signs of easing: authorities in the Bordeaux area let 144,000 of 220,000 evacuees return as conditions stabilize, though some tourist access (like Cap Ferret) stays shut. Celebrity in the Fire Zone: George Clooney, Amal and their children evacuated a home near Brignoles, saying they “have no idea” if it will survive, while local firefighters keep working. Border & Migration Tensions: Spain reports nearly 49,000 people crossed into Ceuta in 24 hours, with 18 deaths; France’s interior minister says controls at the French-Spanish border will be strengthened and extra checks activated. Online Safety for Youth: A new report finds many under-16s keep using social media even after bans, pointing to weak age-assurance enforcement. Culture & Lifestyle: Gaston Savina relaunches his London French restaurant Cépages, blending French technique with British ingredients in a refreshed neighbourhood spot. Cycling (Women’s Tour): Demi Vollering is framed as the pragmatic favourite for the Tour de France Femmes, with the race’s growing profile and media spotlight continuing to rise. Music & Literature: Palestinian poet Yahya Al Hamarna’s work is highlighted with the line “Writing is the last line of defense,” while Gaël Faye’s Jacaranda revisits Rwanda’s aftershocks through fiction.