Bulletin PM briefing: France ‘at war’ amid wildfires and ‘Burnham bounce’ as Labour surges in polls

Here are five of today’s top stories

• France ‘at war with an enemy’ as wildfires rage – what we know.
• How Labour went ahead of Reform in polls for first time since March 2025.
• Japan earthquake: People trapped after explosion at shopping centre in Kumamoto.
• Tory politician accuses French warship of firing shots near him in English Channel.
• UK wildfire warning as fourth heatwave set to grip country.