AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfires & Heat Crisis: France is bracing for more flare-ups as a Var blaze is “neither under control nor contained,” with outdoor activity banned in several wooded areas and thousands of firefighters still deployed; across Europe, wildfire damage is estimated at €3.1bn for the first two months of the 2026 season. International Firefighting Aid: Ukraine has sent rescuers to Gironde, while Australia’s NSW crews and aircraft are also heading to help. Energy Deal: TotalEnergies is buying Shell’s European onshore renewables business (about 4GW), while selling a 50% stake in a 1.2GW renewables portfolio to KKR. Economy Watch: France’s manufacturing PMI slipped back into contraction in July, with output and new orders weakening. Security & Migration Debate: Reform UK is pushing a plan to use the Royal Navy to intercept Channel crossings—sparking criticism from a former Royal Navy officer. Sports: Tadej Pogačar confirms a return to the Vuelta a España; and Chelsea signs French midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.
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