AI & Policing in Italy: Italy’s draft AI decree would let police turn faces into biometric data in “sensitive” public areas, with automatic deletion after seven days unless a crime occurs, but the data protection authority says it clashes with the EU AI Act. Climate & Water Crisis: Drought and heat are worsening across Europe, with France imposing water restrictions affecting about 70% of the country and heat-linked deaths reported; in the Danube, WWII Nazi warships are resurfacing as water levels plunge. EU Disaster Response: After Colombia’s 7.4 quake, the EU activated Copernicus, consular support and funding for rescue and humanitarian aid. FIFA Governance Fight: US President Trump backed Gianni Infantino, calling it a “terrible mistake” to replace him as UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of “deception” over the World Cup investment plan. Migration Politics (Ceuta): Spain’s Ceuta crisis continues to spark disputes over how many people entered, with conflicting official figures and renewed EU-level friction. EU Development & Food Security: WFP and GIZ launched a €14m EU/Germany/Ireland programme in Uganda’s West Nile to shift refugees toward self-reliance amid funding shortfalls. Armenia EU vs EAEU: Russia’s deputy foreign minister says Armenia should hold an EU-membership referendum by December, while Yerevan rejects the premise. Transport & Infrastructure (Moldova): Moldova published changes enabling co-financing for rail transport and new contracting rules tied to EU-alignment for its EU accession path.