Heatwave Response: France is under widespread heat red alerts, with emergency services on wildfire alert, misting stations in Paris, and a ban on alcohol at public events as temperatures near 40–41C; Germany also issued nationwide warnings. Migration & Rights: The UN’s human rights chief Volker Turk condemned the EU’s new “return hubs” rules, warning governments cannot outsource detention and return obligations and flagging high risks for vulnerable people, including children. EU Deportations: The European Parliament backed a sweeping deportation overhaul, with lawmakers chanting “send them back,” as the bloc pushes faster removals. UK-EU Politics: A new survey finds two-thirds of EU citizens back the UK rejoining, while most UK voters say Brexit has hurt key priorities and would vote for closer EU ties, including freedom of movement. EU-India Travel Advisory: EU member states lifted negative travel advisories for most of Assam, keeping restrictions only in AFSPA districts, a move Assam’s chief minister says boosts tourism and investment. Sanctions Enforcement: An Indian captain of a sanctioned Russian oil tanker was arrested in the UK for alleged sanctions breaches after interception in the English Channel. Energy/Industry: Scotland’s renewables sector urged clearer government policy to scale tidal power, citing MeyGen’s progress and investor confidence needs. Crypto Regulation: WhiteBIT won an MiCA license in Austria, opening regulated access across the EEA. Defence Tech: Quantum Systems says its first ground robotic systems could reach Ukraine before year-end. Trade & Food Exports: Guimaras mangoes made a landmark first fresh export to Europe, landing in Madrid after a test shipment.