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Extreme weather crises are dominating headlines as wildfires in Bordeaux suburbs and central Spain force over 200,000 evacuations, while on the US Colorado-Utah border, a fourth firefighter has died battling a relentless blaze, underscoring the growing dangers faced by emergency responders worldwide.

Meanwhile, tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East after a Saudi-led coalition strike on Houthi-controlled Hodeidah prompted swift retaliatory attacks, threatening both regional stability and vital Red Sea shipping lanes. In Eastern Europe, Russian missile and drone strikes have killed civilians across several regions in Ukraine, deepening humanitarian concerns as the conflict grinds on.

On the political stage, President Trump delivered biting humor and pointed remarks at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, fueling speculation about his political future. In sports, Lando Norris captured pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix, intensifying the rivalry between McLaren and Mercedes.

Developing: Authorities are still assessing the full impact and cause of the massive fertiliser explosion and fire at an Essex farm.