Papal Visit Watch: Pope Leo XIV has confirmed a four-day France trip in September, including a private meeting with clerical abuse survivors—an effort framed as part of broader Church reform. Culture & Heritage: Italy’s Uffizi Galleries in Florence unveiled a near-$58m, two-year renovation plan, promising refreshed galleries, new displays, and upgraded visitor facilities. EU Policy & Tech: The EU’s AI Act transparency rules are now in general application, with citizens told when they’re interacting with AI and certain synthetic content flagged, while some tougher duties for high-risk systems are delayed. Climate Shock: Europe’s heatwaves and wildfires are already racking up human and economic costs, with Germany reporting 11,900 heat-related deaths and insurers warning of a widening protection gap. Migration Flashpoint (Ceuta): Spain and Italy are trading ultimatums over border checks after the Ceuta crisis, with Spain threatening “proportionate measures” if Rome won’t lift controls. Art Crime: Thieves stole about €4m of artworks from an Italian company in an overnight raid, including pieces attributed to Picasso. Sports (Women’s Cycling): Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney seized the Women’s Tour de France lead after a decisive Mont Ventoux stage win. Space Security: Belgium’s Aerospacelab landed a landmark IRIS² contract to help build the EU’s secure satellite communications constellation.