Wildfire Crisis in Europe: France and Spain are battling fast-moving wildfires that have driven more than 267,000 people from homes, with France warning conditions are at an “unseen” level and deploying the military to support firefighting. Flood Emergency in India: Assam’s monsoon floods have killed at least 62 people, with 1.1 million affected across 25 districts; authorities have set up relief camps and distribution centres as rivers run above danger levels. Youth Protest Forces India Education Shake-up: India’s “Cockroach Janta Party” protests over alleged exam paper leaks culminated in Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, after weeks of demonstrations and nationwide student anger. UN and Syria: UN chief António Guterres began a first Damascus visit since 2009, urging international support for Syria’s transition and condemning Israeli actions near the Golan Heights. ICC Leadership Turmoil: The International Criminal Court moved forward after member states voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, as supporters try to prevent institutional deadlock. Middle East Security: Yemen’s government vowed to deter Houthi threats with Saudi-led coalition support, while Saudi Arabia intercepted ballistic missiles and warned of continued attacks. Trade and Diplomacy: Ghana and Nigeria pledged to remove trade barriers and push deeper regional commerce under AfCFTA/ECOWAS. UNESCO World Heritage Wins: Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Rock Mosques, and UAE’s Wadi Wurayah were among new UNESCO inscriptions, alongside India’s Sarnath. UK Local Governance: Warwickshire’s government confirmed a local government reorganisation creating two new unitary authorities from 2028, drawing immediate business concern about planning and investment impacts. Infrastructure and Tariffs: Canada inaugurated the Gordie Howe Bridge ceremony without US officials amid Trump tariff disputes, underscoring how trade policy is reshaping cross-border projects.