Road Safety Regulation: From July 7, every new EU car and van must include a driver-facing infrared camera to detect distraction, with warnings triggered if the driver looks away too long—part of the bloc’s Vision Zero push. EU Budget Talks: Ireland’s Council presidency says it will “make every effort” to reach agreement on the 2028–2034 multiannual budget by year-end, acting as an “honest broker” amid disputes over funding and spending. Sanctions Coordination: Bulgaria’s government approved its position for the EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia and Belarus, while keeping objections on specific items. Trade Protection: The Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese tyres for cars, light trucks and buses, with rates from 4.3% to 45.3%. Child Protection Law: The European Parliament backed “chat control” allowing private message scanning for child sexual abuse material until 2028, while carving out an end-to-end encryption exemption. Pakistan Rights: MEPs condemned the abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of minority girls in Pakistan, urging stronger protections. Heatwave Tragedy: Southern Spain’s wildfire in Almería (Los Gallardos/Bedar) has killed at least 12, with victims found in vehicles as evacuations and firefighting continued. Aviation & Mobility: Heathrow is nearing Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airport, while a Eurostar disruption hit UK–Netherlands routes after a fire near Rotterdam. Culture & Diplomacy: The Bayeux Tapestry arrived at the British Museum after a secret, high-security journey from France, with Macron framing it as a symbol of Franco-British “join forces.”