Wildfires & evacuations: Europe’s heatwave is driving fresh blazes, with France evacuating about 12,000 people near Bordeaux and Spain ordering evacuations around Toledo as firefighters battle fast-moving fires. Auto industry: Geely and Ford have formalised a joint venture to revive Ford’s Valencia plant, targeting new multi-energy and electric models for Europe, with production due to start in 2027 and first vehicles rolling out in 2028. Education & migration: Spain’s socialist government reports migrant students now make up nearly 13% of the school population—up 55% since 2015—reaching 1.13 million in 2024-25. Public health policy: Spain’s government has approved a major tobacco law expanding smoking bans to terraces, beaches, pools and more, with tougher rules for vaping and fines still pending parliamentary approval. Sports & culture: Spain’s World Cup captain Rodri is reportedly set for back surgery, while the country’s title celebrations keep spilling into headlines, from medals and tributes to media and political spats. International diplomacy: Spain has nominated Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz to lead the UN’s International Labour Organization amid financial pressure.