Ukraine-Russia Energy War: Ukraine says it hit two Russian oil refineries far from the frontline, aiming to hit Moscow’s war funding as strikes kill and injure civilians and Nato pushes for more air defence. Heat, Drought and Power Strain: Europe’s extreme summer is drying rivers and forcing curbs on power use, with nuclear cooling and hydropower under pressure as cities and refineries feel the heat. Wildfire Prevention Shift: The EU is rewriting wildfire policy toward stopping fires earlier, after record burns across the bloc. Space and Security Tech: Bulgaria is moving ahead with a Dobroslavtsi space and defence data centre, while Portugal backs Neuraspace’s AI and space-awareness expansion. EU Tech Rules: The EU’s AI transparency and deepfake enforcement is now reshaping compliance for businesses. Energy Storage Push: Centrica Energy and Zelestra sign a German tolling deal for a 297 MWh battery storage project to boost grid flexibility. Markets and Industry: Aurubis reports strong earnings growth on higher metal prices; NIQ launches an EU5 FMCG inflation barometer. Transport Links: Scotland’s direct sleeper trains to mainland Europe take a step forward via a Channel Tunnel feasibility study. Consumer Tech: Leaks point to Google’s Pixel Tag as an AirTag rival for Android users. Space Debris Watch: Scientists confirm a SpaceX rocket stage crash on the Moon using European telescope observations.