Ceuta Border Crisis: Spain faces a cultural and political shock after roughly 60,000 migrants surged into the Ceuta enclave in a day, with dozens reported dead and chaos amplified by social media rumours and missing clear explanations. EU Migration Governance: Spain’s border management is being urged to improve, with experts saying Ceuta and Melilla are EU external borders that can’t be treated as purely national, and calling for a shared European response. Afghanistan Women’s Rights: The EU again pressed the Islamic Emirate to reopen schools for girls and allow women’s participation, arguing education is essential for the country’s future. Wildfires & Climate: Fires across Spain, France and Greece kept spreading amid heat and drought; studies cited by responders say climate change has made extreme fire conditions far more likely. Music & Copyright: Germany’s GEMA won a court ruling against US AI music firm Suno over copyright breaches, reinforcing Europe as a legal battleground for AI culture. Art & Culture Prize: Sculptor Tony Cragg is set to receive the 2026 European Culture Prize in Amsterdam. Sports & Culture: Italy and AC Milan legend Franco Baresi dies at 66, prompting tributes across football. Rally Business: FIA strikes a long-term commercial rights deal for the WRC and ERC, promising new investment and broader fan access. Local Arts: Diego Ríos shared his UNESCO-recognised woodcarving craft in Yaracuy, spotlighting manual arts for younger generations.