Heatwave Pressure: Western Europe braces for another scorching day as the UK heads into its fifth heatwave of the summer, with drought and hospital strain in the spotlight. Water & Power Stress: Romania begins a controlled shutdown of the second reactor at Cernavoda after the Danube hits record-low levels, showing how heat is now a grid issue. EU Rules in Practice: New EU PFAS limits for food-contact packaging kick in today, pushing restaurants and suppliers to prove compliance. Travel Tech Delays: ETIAS is delayed again, with the EU saying the system isn’t operating yet—while warning tourists about scam “visa” offers. Security & War: A Russian drone hit a passenger train in Ukraine’s Odesa region, killing two crew members, as civilian infrastructure remains a target. Migration Flashpoint: Ceuta’s migrant crisis continues to strain resources and inflame anti-immigrant tensions, with EU politics under pressure. Sports Spotlight: Birmingham’s European Athletics Championships face backlash over empty seats, even as stars like Hudson-Smith and Hodgkinson set up major finals. Human Rights: 32 nations and the EU condemn Iran’s executions of protesters. Energy Transition: Eurostat reports EU coal’s share of electricity hit a historic low in 2025. Culture Moment: Millions across Europe watched the total solar eclipse, with Iceland and Spain drawing huge crowds.