Middle East Diplomacy: France pushed for an emergency UN Security Council meeting as Israel expanded its Lebanon offensive, seizing Beaufort Castle while Netanyahu vowed to go deeper against Hezbollah; the US floated a phased ceasefire idea requiring Hezbollah to stop attacks first. EU Tech Sovereignty: Brussels is preparing far-reaching rules to reduce reliance on US cloud services and Chinese chips, aiming to boost European alternatives amid fears of digital “kill switch” leverage. Migration Policy: EU capitals are debating whether to exclude Ukrainian men of conscription age from any further extension of temporary protection, tightening eligibility for new arrivals. AI Infrastructure in France: SoftBank pledged up to €75bn for AI data centres in France, including 5 GW capacity, with Hauts-de-France as the first major hub. Public Order in France: PSG Champions League celebrations turned violent, with hundreds arrested and hundreds injured across Paris as police deployed heavily. Agriculture Funding: Greece is negotiating for at least the same CAP funding for 2028-2034, seeking net-beneficiary status amid pressure for budget reshuffles. Charities Finance: Gatsby Charitable Foundation led the Charity Finance 100 Index with a 56% income jump, highlighting strong performance among major UK charities. Legal/Trade Regulation: Spain’s competition watchdog questioned a draft decree setting textile and footwear waste targets, warning the proposed collection goals may be unrealistic for SMEs.