Wildfires & Flood Aftermath: Spanish villagers near Valencia are starting to return home after a lightning-sparked wildfire in Segorbe and Gátova burned about 630 hectares, while cleanup continues in storm-hit coastal areas. Storm Watch: AEMET has orange alerts for rain and storms in parts of Aragón and Catalonia, with hail and strong gusts possible. Drug-Trafficking Crackdown: Ten suspected traffickers were arrested after an armed attack on a Guardia Civil patrol boat off Huelva, with 5,926 kg of hashish seized. Public Health Nuisance Trend: Pools and waterparks have been forced to close after the “brown challenge” viral trend—faeces in water—triggered evacuations and sanitation checks. Tourism Finance: CaixaBank says it approved over €2.5bn in loans for hotels and tourist accommodation in the first half, mainly for renovation and sustainability. Housing Shift in the Balearics: Data show Balearic residents increasingly buying cheaper mainland homes, with Andalusia, Valencia and Asturias the top destinations. Migration Politics: PP and Vox-led regions plan to leave seats empty at a childhood conference over Ceuta minor distribution. La Liga Spotlight: Real Madrid began Jose Mourinho’s second spell with a late 2-1 win at Espanyol, with new signing Espi scoring the winner.