Ceuta Migration Flashpoint: Spain will impose a month of border controls on all travel from Italy after Italy kept checks in place over the Ceuta migrant influx, escalating a Schengen row and raising fears of another surge. EU Sanctions & Diplomacy: The EU condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen and approved new sanctions on Russia following strikes on Ukraine, while Ukraine’s foreign minister thanked the bloc for the latest measures. Ukraine-Serbia Pivot: Zelensky began his first official visit to Serbia, aiming to expand economic ties and discuss EU paths and security, as Belgrade balances Moscow ties with EU pressure. Armenia’s Balancing Act: Prime Minister Pashinyan said Armenia can’t hold an EU membership referendum yet and argued EAEU cooperation shouldn’t be a zero-sum game. Heat, Drought, and Governance Costs: Extreme heat and record temperatures across central and eastern Europe are driving wildfires, power strain and rising death tolls, with drought shrinking rivers and disrupting energy and transport. Space & Security Connectivity: The EU moved IRIS² further into deployment, adding 66 satellites and naming Hispasat as prime contractor for secure governmental connectivity. FIFA Governance Crisis: UEFA maintained its World Cup boycott threat as Infantino’s support fractured, with CAF reaffirming backing and Norway demanding his resignation. Equal Pay Overhaul (UK): The UK proposes the biggest equal pay shake-up in over 55 years, including pay transparency and stronger tribunal powers.