Disasters and accidents

Spanish interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska declares a national emergency over wildfires in the Community of Madrid and the Province of Ávila, placing the Military Emergencies Unit in command. Authorities evacuate more than 10,000 people as three major fires remain uncontrolled. (AA)

• https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/spain-declares-national-emergency-over-wildfires-in-madrid-region/4007647

Politics and elections

Press secretary Sarwar Alam states that Bangladeshi president Mohammed Shahabuddin plans to resign from office when parliamentary speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad returns from Thailand. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/bangladesh-president-backed-by-ousted-pm-hasina-resign-friday-say-sources-2026-07-23/