Wildfire Fallout (France & Spain): Massive wildfires across France and Spain have triggered one of the biggest peacetime evacuations in years, with tens of thousands displaced around Bordeaux and Madrid and new evacuations ordered as conditions stay “erratic” and smoke worsens health risks. Consumer Safety & Health: Health agencies warn wildfire smoke can drive respiratory and longer-term cardiovascular problems, with the most vulnerable people urged to limit exposure. Food Integrity (Australia tomatoes): An investigation into “grown in Australia” tomato products found misleading country-of-origin labels, with some supplies traced to China. Big Tech Retail Rules (EU): The EU fined Google €890m under the Digital Markets Act over search self-preferencing and Play Store “anti-steering” restrictions, as US President Trump threatens tariffs and a trade probe. Retail & Value Shopping (Europe-linked): Mr Price Group reported strong retail turnover, boosted by its European NKD acquisition, highlighting continued demand for value formats. Energy Bills (UK): British Gas is paying customers to shift usage to off-peak hours via a demand-flexibility scheme. AI Copyright (Europe watching): Anthropic agreed a $1.5bn settlement over training on pirated books, with Irish writers’ groups pushing for clearer European enforcement. Travel & Climate Impact (Chocolate): Lindt linked weaker airport chocolate sales to Middle East conflict-driven travel disruption and rising costs.