Wildfire Crisis in Belgium: A record wildfire in eastern Belgium’s High Fens has burned about 2,700 hectares and forced around 600 residents to evacuate, with smoke and shifting winds threatening nearby homes and a children’s summer camp; the EU has sent three helicopters and two water bombers, including aircraft from the Czech Republic, as firefighting crews struggle in difficult swampy terrain. Drought Across Europe: Satellite and drought-monitoring data show worsening dry conditions across Central and Western Europe, with major rivers like the Loire, Po, Rhine and Danube at record-low levels and the Czech Republic among areas facing heightened drought risk. Prague Football Backlash: Matěj Jurásek returned to Prague for Sparta’s debut after a spell at Slavia, drawing hostile booing and chants from supporters tied to past anti-Sparta footage. Czech-Linked Investigation Detail: Reports say police tracked Israeli mother and daughter Mali and Liel Yahalomi to Argentina using their AI search history, including advice sought while they stopped in the Czech Republic and other countries. Culture in Prague: The Summer Folklore Festival drew international ensembles to Prague for traditional dances, music and costumes.