City of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a historic hub on the Lyon-Paris axis
Wildfires have ravaged large areas west of Madrid and across the Gironde and Landes regions, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. Authorities report stabilisation in some areas, while heatwaves and drought deepen risk. Residents return home or relocate as the crisis continues to evolve in Spain, France and nearby countries.
Wildfires across Spain and France have intensified as a new heatwave threatens the affected regions. Authorities report evacuations continue, while officials warn that extreme temperatures will persist and complicate firefighting efforts.
Demi Vollering has established herself as the favourite for the Tour de France Femmes 2026, with mounting momentum from recent Giro d’Italia success. The peloton is bracing for Mont Ventoux on stage seven, a decisive queen stage that will test the contenders’ all‑round ability and team tactics ahead of the finish in Nice.
Haugset has extended her lead in the Tour Femmes after a daring solo on a hot, hilly stage between Geneva and Poligny. She now leads Kim Le Court by over two minutes, with the time trial looming as the decisive test.
Riders are facing checks over padded bras that could alter airflow, with the UCI enforcing rules on non-essential clothing. Updates cite race organisers' inspections ahead of time trials, and debates over potential advantages.
Marlen Reusser has claimed the stage four time trial at the Tour de France Femmes, extending her overall lead to 14 seconds over Demi Vollering. Vollering finished second, with Niewiadoma third, as the race moves into mid-stage mountains.