Wildfires are currently affecting regions in France and Spain, prompting urgent responses from leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who highlighted the climate emergency. The i Paper and Independent report on the race to contain the fires as another heatwave is expected to hit Europe this week.
In UK news, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is advocating for educational reforms aimed at aligning school curricula with local job market needs. Meanwhile, tributes are being paid to comedian Bill Oddie, who passed away, and a distressing court case involving a funeral director is unfolding, drawing public attention.