Wildfires in France and Spain force mass evacuations

Wildfires across France and Spain have forced over 300,000 evacuations as record-breaking heatwaves intensify the crisis, with officials warning of insufficient resources to contain the spreading flames. In Sudan, the army’s capture of a strategic highway linking Khartoum to El Obeid marks a significant offensive in the ongoing civil war, potentially easing the humanitarian siege on the city. Meanwhile, Indonesian immigration authorities have banned two Dutch nationals following a discriminatory registration scandal at a Bali running club popular with digital nomads. Other developments include the death of anatomist Gunther von Hagens, the aftermath of a mass shooting at a Seattle food festival, the cultural impact of Wham!’s 1985 China tour, and the historic victory of Mayo’s Gaelic football team, which finally ended a 75-year championship curse.