Wildfire Response in the Var: Eight of the Var’s nine forest massifs were closed as firefighters battled the Gros Bessillon blaze amid extreme heat, dry vegetation and gusty Mistral winds, with authorities warning of fresh flare-ups and restricting access across most of the department. Heat and Travel Safety: A Europe-wide look at how cruise lines are handling the current heatwave focuses on health guidance for shore excursions—hydration, shade, light clothing and avoiding the hottest hours—rather than broad fleet-wide warnings. Early Warning for Storms: Google DeepMind’s WeatherNext is reported to improve hurricane forecasting lead time, giving forecasters about an extra day of skillful prediction on average, which could mean earlier evacuations and less damage. Water Security Training: Monaco’s regional environmental network is echoed by Bahrain’s Supreme Council for Environment launching a second Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management training programme with Green Climate Fund support, aiming to strengthen climate-ready water planning. Monaco Diplomacy with a Sustainability Angle: Monaco and Slovenia marked 20 years of diplomatic ties in Ljubljana with a programme highlighting sustainability, innovation and green-economy cooperation. Monaco Yacht Show Spotlight: Oceanco plans to showcase Gabe Newell’s two new superyachts at the Monaco Yacht Show, keeping the city’s maritime spotlight firmly on.