EU Tech Sovereignty: The European Commission is pushing ahead with the AI Act, moving toward tougher rules on AI labels and oversight, while also launching a €10bn drive for up to seven AI gigafactories to cut Europe’s reliance on US and other non-EU compute. Ukraine Support: The EU approved another €3.47bn tranche for Ukraine’s defense needs, including drones, missiles, air defense and Gripen fighter jets, as Zelenskyy reviews frontline logistics and Russian strikes. Migration Shock at Ceuta: Spain’s Ceuta enclave is in crisis after roughly 60,000 migrants entered from Morocco in days, triggering troop deployments and renewed Schengen fights, with Lithuania, Denmark and Italy urging stronger EU border action and even possible suspension of Spain from Schengen. Wildfire and Heat Fallout: Europe’s wildfire season is worsening fast, with record fire behavior and extreme heat driving evacuations and raising fears for energy and transport as rivers hit record lows. Russia-Ukraine Escalation: Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed at least eight civilians and wounded dozens, while Poland investigates a possible airspace breach. China-EU Scrutiny: The Commission accuses Temu of obstructing an EU foreign subsidies probe after an unannounced inspection in Ireland. FIFA Fallout in Europe: UEFA and other European football bodies are backing a World Cup boycott over Infantino’s private investment plan, demanding 106 votes while 55 European members signal a firm no. Markets & Trade: US lawmakers face resistance over a Russia sanctions bill that could allow very high tariffs on major Russian oil and gas importers.