Heatwave Shock: France is on red alert as temperatures near 41C, with emergency measures including alcohol limits and 24/7 park access—raising near-term growth risks and public-health costs. Energy & Industry: Scottish tidal developer MeyGen is seeking Scottish Government backing for a clearer policy on tidal stream at scale, aiming to boost investor confidence in the Pentland Firth. EU-UK Politics & Trade: A new survey finds two-thirds of EU citizens back the UK rejoining, while UK voters increasingly say Brexit hurt the economy and want closer ties, including freedom of movement. Migration Rules Under Fire: The UN’s top rights official says the EU’s new “return hub” system risks violating human rights and refugee law by outsourcing detention and deportations. Brexit Aftermath in Practice: Reports highlight how Brexit-era frictions still hit everyday travel, including passport-rule confusion at EU borders. Circular Economy Policy: SMART will attend Basel Convention talks in Geneva on regulating used textiles, warning that stricter rules could disrupt reuse markets. Aviation & Travel Business: AVIAREPS was appointed GSA for Jazeera Airways across key European markets, supporting new routes and network growth. Global Trade Signals: US-Iran talks are set for Switzerland after Iran says it closed the Strait of Hormuz again, with potential knock-on effects for energy prices and European risk sentiment. Wealth & Mobility: A study ranks European countries by attractiveness for high-net-worth movers, spotlighting which economies are gaining affluent residents.