Climate & Health: Provisional EuroMomo figures suggest Europe logged over 32,000 excess deaths from mid-July to mid-August, with the deadliest weeks landing in late June and early July as heatwaves and drought fuelled wildfires. LGBTQ+ Rights: Germany’s justice minister backs a constitutional change to bar discrimination based on sexual identity after the Berlin Pride attack. Anti-Racism & Law: Barcelona will forward “racist and xenophobic” messages from the “Save Europe Act” protest to prosecutors, arguing they could amount to hate crime. Culture & Food Lore: A Menorcan chef-led workshop argues mayonnaise’s origins may lie in Spain’s Balearics, not France. Sports: Ukrainian squash player Alina Bushma wins historic European Championship bronze. Art & Faith: Italian designer Filippo Sorcinelli created Pope Leo XIV’s vestments, blending sacred craft with Rimini’s seaside motifs. Tech & Consumer Rights: PlayStation users in Europe report sudden terms-of-service reminder emails after the company’s plan to end new discs in 2028. Viral Public Health: Spain’s pools and waterparks face closures after “brown challenge” defecation stunts. Music: Belgium’s Zwangere Guy announces a De Roma return concert for December 18.