Wildfire Crisis Across Iberia & France: France and Spain are evacuating huge numbers as fast-moving wildfires merge near Madrid and spread toward Bordeaux; officials cite heat, drought and wind shifts, with France evacuating about 141,000 from Gironde/Landes and Spain moving around 60,000 near Madrid, while some people flee by boat from the Cap Ferret tourist area. EU Emergency Response: Brussels has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, sending four Canadair planes to Spain (two from Italy, two from Greece) to boost aerial firefighting, as France also receives EU support. Bordeaux Suburbs Ordered Out: The Gironde prefect ordered evacuations of western Bordeaux suburbs early Saturday, including areas around the airport, as the fire’s direction threatens the metropolitan area. Italy Youth Justice Tightens: Italy’s government approved a draft law that would automatically make children aged 14+ criminally responsible, reversing the current case-by-case presumption. Crime & Security: A Spanish national was arrested in Sri Lanka with nearly Rs. 110 million worth of cocaine hidden in file holders. Tech & Jobs: A Netherlands-focused report says AI is increasingly showing up in non-tech job postings, with employers seeking practical AI skills beyond software roles. Diplomacy in Asia: Sweden, Poland, Romania and Lithuania formally joined the ASEAN Treaty of Amity and Cooperation, pledging peaceful cooperation beyond Southeast Asia.