Wildfire Response in France: Firefighters battled a major blaze in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, with about 400 responders and 1,000+ residents/tourists evacuated; officials said multiple outbreaks in a tight area suggest possible arson as France’s heatwave dries conditions. Cambodia Court and Border Tensions: A former deputy governor and social media influencer, Thy Sovantha, was sentenced to three years in jail for posts tied to the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute; her husband also received three years. ASEAN–Myanmar Diplomacy: Vietnam’s foreign minister reiterated Myanmar’s ASEAN membership and urged concrete steps to implement the Five-Point Consensus, including regular engagement. Malaysia Immigration Crackdown: Malaysia detained 503 foreign nationals in a two-day operation targeting pass misuse and overstaying, with summonses issued to employers and guardians. South Korea Public-Sector AI: Seoul launched a trial “AI legal secretary” for public servants, drawing on large legal databases to speed policy work. UK Security Designations: The UK moved to proscribe Iran-linked groups and the IRGC as a national security threat, following attacks linked to Jewish and Israeli communities. Yemen–Iran Tensions: Yemen’s government said it struck Sanaa airport to stop an Iranian aircraft landing; the Houthis accused Saudi Arabia and vowed retaliation. Nepal “National Pride Projects” Overhaul: Nepal’s finance committee heard sharp criticism of delays and cost overruns; the National Planning Commission urged cutting the list to 10 and redefining priorities, while the government registered a bill to repeal/adjust multiple finance laws. World Cup Politics and Rules: Ahead of the Argentina–England semi-final, Falklands-related tensions spilled into FIFA refereeing restrictions and UK–Argentina diplomatic pushback. US Debt Interest Pressure: The US is spending about $24 billion weekly on debt interest, with CBO warning costs are rising alongside the $39.4 trillion debt.