Wildfire Fallout in France: France’s biggest blaze since 1949 is easing, but firefighters are still on high alert as smoke and heat linger; in Bordeaux’s wine country, growers fear “smoke taint” could damage grapes even when flames don’t hit vineyards. Health & Safety Alert: In Gandrange (Moselle), an industrial waste warehouse fire sent foul smoke across the region, prompting authorities to order about 30,000 residents in nearby towns to stay indoors with windows closed. EV Push: France hit a record July EV moment, with battery-electric cars taking 35% of new registrations thanks to the renewed social leasing scheme. Immigration & Borders: A Telegraph investigation says smugglers are moving migrants from the UK to France to exploit Spain’s amnesty, as Ceuta’s crisis keeps driving calls for tougher border controls. Cycling Spotlight: Lorena Wiebes powered to back-to-back wins at the Tour de France Femmes, taking stage two in Geneva and extending her yellow jersey lead. Sports Elsewhere: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submitted competing bids for a minority stake in Portugal’s TAP, with a decision expected in early September. Community Solidarity: A Le Havre solidarity evening marked the end of a summer stay for Sahrawi children hosted by French families.