Wildfire Evacuations (France): France has ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula on the Atlantic coast, with people leaving by boat or the only road to the mainland as a wildfire has already burned about 8,700 hectares; Macron says France has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism for reinforcements. Wildfire Spread (South-west Europe): A second major blaze near Biscarrosse in Landes has triggered further evacuations, adding to a wider heatwave-driven crisis across southern Europe. Travel Disruption (Gulf Airspace): EASA has extended a Gulf security warning for airlines, citing ongoing risks around the Strait of Hormuz and recommending avoidance of Jordanian airspace until August 31. Border Chaos (EU entry rules): Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary says passengers must be at the boarding gate when boarding ends, after complaints about delays linked to the EU’s entry-exit system. Stopover Boost (Air France): Air France and Extime Travel launched a “Paris Stopover” package for travellers connecting through Paris, bundling transfers, stays and activities. Tourism Management (Dubrovnik): ARTE TV spotlights Dubrovnik’s “Respect the City” approach to curb overtourism while protecting its UNESCO Old City. Rail Expansion (Omio): Omio agreed to buy Rail Europe and raised $10m as it pushes deeper into Asia-focused tourism. Chess & Sanctions (FIDE): Viswanathan Anand became interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich stepped aside following EU sanctions.