Wildfires Update: France’s biggest peacetime blaze since 1949 is now “under control,” with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu saying hotspots are being watched as evacuees return home, though officials stress “fire fixed doesn’t mean fire out.” Climate & Alps: A brutal melt season is exposing French Alpine glaciers, with the Grande Motte and others losing protective snow cover early. Tour de France Femmes: The race is underway with day-one punishments and fines already in the jury report, while teams chase early GC gains. Cycling Science: A pro cycling team is using Formula One-style engineering and sports science to squeeze performance from “human engines.” LVMH Power: Reports point to an Arnault family battle over LVMH control, raising succession uncertainty. Music & Film: Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer lands on Peacock on Aug 16, and Ballyhoo! drops “Thunderstorms” ahead of Aug 28 album Bad Summer. Sports Transfers: Juventus are set to sign PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani in a permanent €50m deal, while Brentford completes a club-record €48m move for Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré. Celeb in France: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz vacation with Elton John and David Furnish near Nice.