Ceuta Migration Crisis: Spain has installed a 500-metre floating sea barrier after 50,000–60,000 migrants surged into the EU enclave from Morocco, with the death toll rising to 67; authorities say crossings have largely stopped and most entrants have returned within 48 hours, but the political fallout is widening. EU Border Politics: Italy moved to reinstate Schengen border checks with Spain for a month, while 22 EU leaders backed emergency talks and criticised Madrid’s handling, as Commission President von der Leyen urged stronger external controls alongside human-rights safeguards. Ireland’s EU Presidency Test: Ireland is convening interior ministers and ambassadors to coordinate the bloc’s response, with Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan at the centre of the emergency diplomacy. Wildfires in France: France’s biggest wildfire since 1949 is now “under control,” though conditions remain risky as firefighters and investigators continue to assess causes. EU AI Act Enforcement: From August 2, EU rules on AI models become enforceable, with regulators starting to police deepfakes, labelling duties and risks from powerful systems. FIFA Power Struggle: UEFA and European leagues have escalated pressure on Gianni Infantino after his World Cup commercial-rights plan collapsed, with his position described as untenable. Italy’s Nuclear Reboot: Giorgia Meloni’s government is preparing a legal framework for next-generation nuclear technologies to bolster energy security. Peru Plane Crash: A sightseeing flight carrying European tourists crashed near the Nazca Lines, killing 13.