Migration & Border Control: Frontex chief Hans Leijtens backs better early-warning links after Ceuta, but says national governments must keep command as the Commission floats a rapid-response team. EU Deportations: Home affairs ministers gave final approval to tougher rules, including legal bases for deportation centres outside the bloc and wider detention powers. Return Hubs Debate: EU countries say work on migrant return hubs is progressing, while critics warn of “legal black holes.” Kosovo War Crimes: Thousands rallied against Thaci’s convictions as EU chief Ursula von der Leyen urged respect for the Kosovo war-crimes court. UK–EU Politics: Labour’s Andy Burnham keeps rejoining the EU on the table, but Brussels is cautious; meanwhile the UK–France “one in, one out” migrant deal is set to expire. Energy Pressure: EU leaders coordinate on how to respond to US pressure to release strategic fuel reserves as diesel hits a record €2.24/litre. Crypto Crackdown: EU regulators probe Binance’s use of an Abu Dhabi licensing setup after MiCA setbacks. Consumer Protection: EU authorities launched coordinated actions against major video game firms over virtual-currency pricing and disclosures. Ukraine EU Path: A poll finds most Ukrainians support EU accession, but half say authorities aren’t pushing fast enough. Cybercrime: Europol-backed raids seized KillSec servers and data, arresting a 16-year-old suspected operator.