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Severe wildfires driven by extreme heat, prolonged drought and unpredictable winds have forced mass evacuations, destroyed homes and stretched emergency services across southwestern France and several regions of Spain.
The world's largest HIV conference has opened in Brazil as researchers, governments and community organisations confront major funding reductions and assess progress towards the 2030 global targets.
Pope Leo XIV has urged all parties to suspend attacks, reopen negotiations and pursue a political settlement based on equal dignity, equal rights and respect for religious holy sites.
Marcus Bokkerink has argued that Britain should use its digital-market powers more firmly, while the Competition and Markets Authority points to recent action involving Google, Apple and Microsoft.
Pope Leo XIV has expressed solidarity with people affected by wildfires in France and Spain, while French Catholic leaders have encouraged parishes to offer practical support and temporary refuge.