Wildfire Crisis: Massive wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain have triggered evacuations of about 87,000–110,000 people, with the Cap Ferret peninsula near Bordeaux hit hard as flames threatened the only road out and some residents and tourists fled by boat; authorities say tens of thousands were already evacuated and EU firefighting help has been requested. Tourism Impact: The evacuations include large numbers of holidaymakers in campsites and rental homes, with reports of dozens of firefighters injured and multiple homes destroyed, as tinder-dry conditions and strong winds keep the situation volatile. Cycling Spotlight (Tour de France): Tadej Pogačar launched a late solo attack to win Stage 19 on Alpe d’Huez, extending his overall lead to 7 minutes 11 seconds with two stages left, keeping the Paris finish in view. Travel Disruption (Airlines): Delta has acknowledged softer-than-expected demand for its new Atlanta–Riyadh route, while WestJet is preparing for a potential strike and is offering free one-time flight changes for affected dates. France Travel Watch: Jet2 announced new French destinations—La Rochelle and Perpignan—added to its 2027 flying programme.