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Extensive wildfires are burning across France, Spain and Italy as heatwaves drive arid conditions. Evacuations continue, hundreds of firefighters operate across multiple fronts, and authorities warn that heat and dry vegetation will keep fire risk high in coming days.
Wildfires across Fontainebleau and surrounding regions have intensified during a heatwave, forcing evacuations, closing roads, and prompting deployment of extensive firefighting aircraft. Authorities are investigating whether ignition points were deliberate as temperatures remain high.
The UK has seen a record-hot July and persistent drought across large parts of England and Wales. Hosepipe bans remain in force as cooling rain is forecast to be patchy and limited this weekend. Forecasters warn that heat and dry conditions will continue into next week, with a potential return of hotter spells in parts of the country.
Europe has named its Solheim Cup squad for Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Leona Maguire is retained for a fourth straight appearance, with rookies Mimi Rhodes, Julia Lopez Ramirez and Nastasia Nadaud joining the team. The selection follows Maguire’s recent form and past Solheim Cup performances.
Movistar’s Enric Mas has extended his lead in the Vuelta a España after Pogacar’s crash out of contention, with Mas winning stage nine and taking the red jersey while Roglic, Gall, and Onley trail. The race heads into rest day with a tight GC and a battle for the podium ahead.
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Tadej Pogacar has suffered a concussion and a displaced left clavicle fracture after a crash in the Vuelta a Espana. He will require surgery on the clavicle, but concussion precautions delay the procedure. He has left the race after a heavy fall, ending his bid for a third Grand Tour title.
UK forecasters have warned that a brief spell of near-summer warmth will lift temperatures across southern England this weekend, with highs reaching the mid-20s and possibly 28C in parts. The warmth is driven by a southerly flow from continental Europe, before a cooler front moves in early next week.
Enric Mas maintains his overall lead at the Vuelta a España as stage wins from Mikel Landa and a late surge by Mas consolidate Movistar’s grip on the GC ahead of the Granada finish; Matthew Brennan has sealed a historic five-stage haul for Visma-Lease a Bike, underscoring a new era for British sprinting.
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