Wildfire Update (France): Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says France’s devastating wildfires are “under control” after the Gironde blaze near Bordeaux burned about 42,000 hectares and destroyed around 240 homes, with most of the 224,000 evacuees now allowed back—though officials warn “fire fixed doesn’t mean fire out” due to remaining hotspots. Ongoing Risk (Var): A separate Var wildfire has burned around 1,800 hectares; evacuation orders have largely been lifted, but strong winds and very high temperatures keep the danger high. Heatwave Context: Scientists link the extreme conditions to human-made climate change, with France’s record-breaking heat and drought leaving forests tinder-dry. Travel Costs (Europe): A new UK analysis suggests families can pay up to £260 extra for “airport extras” and transfers, making driving sometimes cheaper than flying—Paris and Lille among the biggest differences. Culture & Heritage (Normandy): A hand-weaving workshop in Aubusson is over halfway through recreating a missing scene from the Bayeux Tapestry for Normandy’s William the Conqueror millennium celebrations. Safety Watch (Channel): A shark sighting led to a temporary beach closure in Jersey’s St Ouen’s Bay.