- French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that France is experiencing its most challenging situation since the Second World War, as firefighters contend with widespread wildfires.
- Fire crews are battling "unprecedented" blazes, particularly near Bordeaux, with less than a day to control them before a 40C heatwave is forecast to hit.
- Over 360,000 people have been evacuated across France and Spain due to the fires, as Europe endures one of its hottest summers on record.
- Authorities have warned that the fires raging just 15km outside Bordeaux could persist for months, requiring rotating crews from across the country.
- A new "powerful" heatwave is expected to arrive in France on Wednesday, with temperatures predicted to peak at 40C on the Atlantic coast.
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