UK Politics Implodes: Health minister Wes Streeting quit Keir Starmer’s cabinet and openly called for a leadership contest, as Labour reels from local election defeats and internal pressure mounts. Transatlantic Deterrence: The Pentagon abruptly cancelled a planned 4,000-troop rotation to Poland, adding to worries about US reliability in Europe after earlier troop cuts. EU Enlargement: Moldova’s president Maia Sandu says EU accession talks are expected to be formally opened next week. Middle East in Europe’s Spotlight: Israel’s defence minister attacked Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal over a Palestinian flag at a title parade, escalating a wider culture-and-sport backlash. Industry Shock: Germany’s auto lobby warns 225,000 jobs could be lost by 2035 as EV transition and competitiveness pressures bite. EU Climate Rule Update: The Commission moved to update ETS benchmarks for 2026–2030, aiming to reward the most efficient industrial firms. Energy & Diplomacy: India’s Modi kicks off a UAE-to-Europe tour focused on energy security and trade ties. Invasive Species Alert: France races to contain invasive electric ants in the south as funding and regulatory hurdles slow eradication.