Wildfire Crisis: Thousands have been evacuated as extreme heat fuels major wildfires across France, Italy and Spain, with temperatures pushing into record territory and emergency services stretched. EU Sanctions & Energy: The EU agreed its 21st Russia sanctions package, freezing the Russian oil price cap for another year while walking back plans to target seafood, and granting Greece a carve-out for certain LNG transfers. Nuclear Deal Watch: The US and Saudi Arabia signed a long-term civilian nuclear framework (123 agreement), with debate now focused on whether enrichment could follow and what it means for nonproliferation. France Digital Crackdown: France’s gambling regulator ordered ISPs to block Polymarket nationwide; the platform says it will fight the decision in court, arguing the block goes beyond trading. Social Media Regulation: France approved a ban on social media for under-15s, requiring age verification via a “double anonymity” token system, with rollout starting in late 2026/early 2027. Oil Shock: Brent surged above $100 after attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, raising cost pressures for businesses and rattling markets. Crypto Crime Trend: A new report says crypto “wrench attacks” are escalating, with France accounting for a large share of verified incidents. Business & Tech: EuroHPC launched procurement for a Luxembourg-hosted quantum computer integrated into MeluXina, aiming to expand hybrid classical-quantum research and industry use.