US Immigration Ruling: A federal judge in Manhattan struck down the Trump administration’s immigrant visa suspension for 75 countries, calling it “patently unlawful” and “contrary to law,” potentially reopening thousands of cases for applicants from places including the Balkans and South Asia. Nuclear Watch: France’s EDF has been authorised to start preparatory work for two new EPR2 reactors at the Gravelines plant, including site works and environmental steps. Counter-Drone Deal: The US approved a $364m package for Italy—air-to-air APKWS II guidance sections—to expand low-cost precision against drones and other aerial threats. Shipping Shift: Maersk’s new container ship, BANGKOK MAERSK, made its maiden Suez Canal transit on Saturday, underscoring the Europe–Asia trade route’s strategic role. Arctic Trade: China, South Korea and India are pushing more use of Russia’s Northern Sea Route as warming and regional instability reshape global shipping. Energy Transition in Focus: Bulgaria’s coal exit faces grid and red-tape bottlenecks, even as the country moves toward cleaner power and faster renewables approvals. Wildfire Hazard: Europe’s summer fires are uncovering unexploded WWI/WWII ordnance, forcing emergency services to adapt. Local Travel/Weather: Scotland’s “coolcation” boom is lifting rural hotel prices, while the UK’s Met Office warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North East.