Ukraine War Diplomacy: France says it will step up air defence after a Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih killed at least 16, with Macron telling Zelensky France will deploy interceptor missiles. EU Security Council: On Aug 24, European UN members push for a Security Council meeting on the consequences of Russia’s aggression as Ukraine marks Independence Day. FIFA Governance Row: Gianni Infantino attends a Caribbean youth tournament despite Concacaf asking him to skip it, as FIFA’s leadership crisis and the “FIFA Forward Enterprise” plan keep sparking backlash. Trade & Tariffs: Canada’s PM Mark Carney calls Trump’s 50% tariffs an “economic attack” and vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation after talks collapsed; the tariffs take effect as both sides trade blame. Migration Politics in Spain: Barcelona protesters back “Save Europe Act” and demand “mass deportation,” while the city council will send alleged racist messages to prosecutors for possible hate-crime review. Energy Costs: Six EU finance ministers renew calls for an EU-wide excess profit tax on oil companies to curb high fuel prices. Climate Pressure: Germany reports a heat-related death toll of about 14,000 this year, underscoring worsening extreme-heat risks across Europe. Anti-Corruption (Hungary): Hungary’s new asset recovery office could start investigating major cases within months, aiming to strengthen anti-corruption enforcement.