Wildfire & Heat Emergency: Spain is in the grip of a third 2026 heatwave, with AEMET warning of record-level temperatures (up to around 47–48C in the south) as wildfires keep forcing evacuations and damaging homes near Madrid and across the country. Europe Crisis: The same extreme weather is driving evacuations in France and Italy too, including thousands fleeing blazes near Bordeaux. World Cup Aftershocks (Football): Spain’s World Cup coach Luis de la Fuente says national unity is what he’s most proud of, while the post-final brawl fallout continues to dominate headlines. Real Madrid Transfer Watch: ESPN reports Rodri’s move to Real Madrid can’t be ruled out anymore, as Madrid executives reassess his injury concerns. Business & Industry: Ford and Geely have agreed a Valencia joint venture to build new energy vehicles for Europe from 2028, with operations starting in 2027. Politics & Justice: Former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero says €1.3m in seized jewels were a “courtesy gift,” as he faces an influence-peddling investigation. Tech/Infrastructure: Cellnex is studying options including going private or merging, after its market value has more than halved since 2021.