EU AI Act Enforcement: The EU has started enforcing key Artificial Intelligence Act provisions, expanding regulators’ reach over non-EU providers when systems are used in the bloc, with new transparency duties and penalties. Ukraine Defence Tech: UK and France have approved lifting restrictions so Ukraine can produce Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles, while Britain will share classified battlefield AI data to support defence systems. Ceuta Migration Shock: Spain has formally requested emergency EU funding after a surge of migrants into Ceuta, as Brussels assesses the request and Spain speeds up returns; the crisis also sparked thousands of hate messages online. Armenia’s EU Turn: Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia will formally apply for EU membership before a referendum, framing a shift away from Russia and toward deeper European integration. Bosnia Election Deadlock: Bosnia heads to an October 4 vote without a functioning state-level majority and with the EU path stalled, amid constitutional tensions flagged by OSCE observers. Germany Security Pressure: Chancellor Merz warns drone attackers will “pay a price” after incidents at Leipzig/Halle airport. Football Governance: A group of players escalates pressure on FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, demanding structural change. Business & Mobility: Waymo plans Munich robotaxi launches next year, marking a first step into the EU market.