English Channel Rescue: French and British teams pulled 157 migrants to safety after a boat engine fire near Boulogne-sur-Mer; 103 were rescued by French vessels and 54 by British, with no fatalities reported so far. Wildfire Fallout: In Le Porge (Gironde), returning residents found WWII shells and munitions; bomb disposal teams recovered 400+ items after more than 100 blasts as fires exposed buried depots. Heat & Water Crisis: Meteo-France says July was France’s hottest month on record; drought is now driving “crise” water restrictions in 61 départements, with fines for breaking rules. Tour de France Femmes: Organisers ordered extra bike-and-outfit checks after allegations of padded bras for aero gains; meanwhile Sigrid Haugset’s solo ride put her in yellow ahead of the Dijon time trial. Politics & Migration: France condemned Reform UK’s “Operation Fortress” plan to use the Royal Navy to stop and return Channel boats, calling it illegal and a sovereignty breach. Sports Spotlight: Tadej Pogačar confirmed he’ll chase the Vuelta a España after Tour triumph, aiming to complete the Grand Tour set.