Ceuta Migration Crisis: Spain’s Ceuta enclave crisis deepened after officials raised the death toll to 77 following the deadly rush of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco, with forensics saying 79 bodies were recovered and that some identifications require sending fingerprint data to Morocco. EU Border Politics: EU interior ministers held an emergency meeting and pledged “full solidarity” with Spain, arguing Schengen integrity wasn’t compromised, while hardliners pushed for tougher border measures and information-interference concerns. Heat, Drought and Wildfires: Record temperatures across Europe are driving escalating wildfire risk and river shrinkage; the EU says its biggest civil protection response this summer is still limited because frontline firefighting remains national. France Water and Public Safety: France reported severe drought impacts on streams and tightened enforcement on swimming in unauthorised waterways, raising fines after drowning deaths. Ukraine Defence Pressure: Zelenskyy renewed calls for faster delivery of anti-missile defences after Russian strikes killed people in Kyiv, warning delays cost lives. AI Sovereignty: Europe’s AI push faces new urgency as US restrictions on advanced models highlight dependence risks, with France-based Mistral positioned as a potential alternative. FIFA Governance Row: Jordan’s football chief accused FIFA of “blackmail” over Infantino’s reelection, adding to a widening governance fight. Markets Watch: European shares edged up as investors tracked earnings and US-Iran diplomacy tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.