Wildfires Crisis: France has asked the EU to activate its civil protection mechanism as fast-moving blazes in the southwest—especially around Gironde and the Cap Ferret peninsula—grow more dangerous, with evacuations reaching tens of thousands (44,000 in Gironde and 23,000 in Landes reported) and firefighters injured; Macron said reinforcements are on the way, including Canadair aircraft from Croatia, Air Tractors from Portugal, and heavy Black Hawk helicopters from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, while some tourists were evacuated by boat as the only road link faced risk. Heat and Health: A new report highlights the deadly toll of the June heatwave, with 5,764 excess deaths recorded—worst since 2003—adding pressure to an already wildfire-prone summer. Tour de France: Tadej Pogačar seized stage 19 on Alpe d’Huez with a late chase and a “crazy atmosphere,” extending his overall lead as UAE teammates battle illness. Football Moves: Loïs Openda is reportedly close to a loan deal to Lyon from Juventus, while Paris FC’s Willem Geubbels draws Serie A interest. Culture & Heritage: Notre-Dame’s controversial new stained-glass windows are set for public unveiling in December. Diplomacy: France recalled diplomats from Iran amid rising tensions, while the UK closed its Tehran embassy.