Wildfire Relief for SW France: France has started letting evacuees back home after a major blaze near Bordeaux was deemed contained, with 144,000 allowed to return out of 220,000+ as the A63 reopened—though Cap Ferret access stayed shut and hotspots remain. Europe Fire Update: Greece’s Crete firefighting continues with improved conditions around Rethymno but “hotspots” still active, while new blazes keep flaring across the region. Travel Safety—Health Risks: A warning flags seven diseases spreading in European holiday hotspots, from beach-linked infections to tick and mosquito-borne illnesses, urging travellers to protect themselves in hotter, longer summers. Passport Check for France Trips: UK travellers heading to France (plus Greece, Italy and Spain) are urged to verify passports meet Schengen rules—issued within 10 years and with expiry at least three months after return—after data suggests over a million may fall short. Channel Crossing Fallout: UK officials criticize inconsistent French policing after the busiest small-boat day of the year, with deaths reported and renewed concern for travellers and border safety. Greece Holiday Advice: Consumer group Which? says don’t cancel Crete trips yet—follow local authority guidance and check refund/insurance rules before pulling the plug.