Top stories in Japan on July 27, 2026

1. France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives (18 outlets, 11 countries)
2. Houthis pushing to model Iran’s Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says (2 outlets, 2 countries)
3. Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as U.S. industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline