Wildfire Crisis: France has let about 84,000 evacuees return home after a massive blaze near Bordeaux, but officials warn smouldering hotspots could still flare as extreme heat and wind keep the risk high across Europe. Greece Fire Horror: On Crete, thousands of holidaymakers were evacuated as fast-moving fires killed three firefighters, with new blazes also reported on other islands. EU Emergency Warning: The EU says fire weather has broken records and warns “all of Europe” could face escalating risk soon, as blazes spread beyond the usual hotspots. Ceuta Border Shock: Spain is deploying extra troops and police after thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, with Italy calling for Schengen to be closed to Spain over the crisis. Travel Disruption Watch: Low water levels on the Danube have forced cruise disruptions, including an emergency evacuation of nearly 200 passengers after a Viking ship ran aground near Bulgaria. Tourist Safety & Entry Rules: UK travellers are being urged to check passport validity for Schengen destinations, while Greece is issuing wildfire travel warnings for visitors. Airline Update: Air France-KLM reports a sharp Q2 earnings drop tied to higher fuel prices. Cruise Trend: Viking is launching Chinese-language Northern Europe cruises from April 2027. Local Cost Crunch: Portugal’s Algarve health service faces a €1.23m unpaid-bills gap from tourists treated in emergency departments.