Ukraine War & Defence: Germany’s FM Johann Wadephul condemned Russia’s “brutal war” and pledged €50m more humanitarian aid plus €10m for NATO energy and drone-defence support after a deadly Kryvyi Rih shopping-centre strike; Zelensky met US veteran Keith Kellogg on ballistic missile defence and Patriot interceptors. EU Middle East Policy: The European Commission joined calls to condemn Israel’s E1 West Bank settlement tenders, with von der Leyen saying the move is “unacceptable,” while UN human-rights pressure urges EU sanctions. EU Economy & Corporate Tax: Apple disclosed EU country-by-country profits and taxes for the first time under new transparency rules, including €17.1bn in Ireland after an EU back-tax ruling. Climate & Public Health: EuroMomo estimates over 32,000 excess deaths across Europe in mid-July to mid-August amid heatwaves. Food & Agriculture: The EU tightens from Sept 3 entry rules for several Brazilian animal products over antimicrobial requirements. Tech & Regulation: Dutch regulators fined Uber €825m over automated driver deactivations without adequate warning or human involvement. Migration: Tunisia recovered four bodies after a boat capsized off Ben Guerdane, as crackdowns continue to reshape Mediterranean crossings. Trade Routes: South Korea launched a commercial Arctic route to Europe via Russia, aiming to cut distance versus Suez.