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The broadcast began with reports of several large wildfires across Europe, with the military mobilised in France's Bordeaux region and officials in Spain stating that multiple fires near Madrid had merged and could not be contained, forcing over 200,000 people to flee their homes across both countries. In Scotland, a wildfire in the Cairngorms national park continued for an 11th day, leading to the evacuation of the village of Nethy Bridge, though the first minister reported a welcome change in wind direction that reduced the immediate threat. Exceptionally hot and dry weather was noted as creating perfect conditions, with another Europe-wide heatwave expected.

Domestically, firefighters gained control of a fire at an industrial estate near Chelmsford in Essex following a massive explosion caused by stored fertiliser; 20 firefighters attended hospital but were later discharged, and three fire engines and two officer cars were destroyed. A 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in a Luton park, with two arrests made by Bedfordshire Police. The Metropolitan Police reported that a police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge while responding to a person in the water, injuring five officers, four of whom remained in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. British barrister Karim Khan announced plans to challenge his removal as chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court after member states voted to oust him following allegations of sexual impropriety. India's education minister resigned after weeks of student protests triggered by exam paper leaks and testing issues that led to student suicides. In the US, President Donald Trump joked at the White House Correspondents' Dinner about the media having nothing to report after he leaves office and also joked about running for president again. The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow began with Scottish athletes Duncan Scott and Faye Rogers winning swimming golds, Wales' para swimmer Ella Letton-Jones taking silver, and England's powerlifter Mark Swan winning gold. SpaceX successfully test flew its newest mega rocket, Starship version three, ending with a controlled crash landing in the Indian Ocean.