to more wildfires. blazes rage right across the continent, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. in the us, 17 members of congress from the democratic party are arrested at a rally for abortion rights. it s another dramatic day for italian prime minister mario draghi whose resignation last week was rejected by the president. mr draghi, who has led a unity government for 17 months, will tell the senate in the morning whether or not he is prepared to stay in office. hours later there will be a vote of confidence in the government. mario draghi s populist coalition partner five star withdrew its support in a confidence vote last week, which prompted the prime minister to tender his resignation, triggering a political crisis in italy. fahad kamal is chief investment officer at kleinwort hambros in london. good morning to you. this is