Wildfire Crisis in Southern Europe: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez warned the next 12 hours are “decisive” for a major wildfire near Madrid as extreme heat and strong winds keep restarting risks; evacuations and emergency response are escalating across the region. Heatwave Pressure on the Mediterranean: France and Spain brace for another heatwave as blazes threaten areas including Bordeaux, with EU civil protection support and cross-border firefighting aid. Türkiye’s Space Push: Ahead of IAC 2026 in Antalya (Oct. 5–9), Türkiye briefed foreign diplomats in Ankara, pitching the congress as a platform for Earth observation, climate monitoring, disaster management and space governance. Cyprus Dialogue Momentum: UN chief António Guterres says he has backing for a new 5+1 meeting, while Türkiye calls for an end to what it calls the Greek Cypriot side’s “intransigent stance,” framing trust-building as key. Energy & Industry Cooperation: Türkiye and Iraq signed agreements covering energy, transport, education, youth and industrial property, including a TPAO deal to acquire a 15% stake in Iraq’s Kirkuk oilfields. Conservation Education Appointment: Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA) named Jacob Pistner as its new conservation education coordinator, aiming to expand public environmental learning.