Wildfire Crisis in Belgium: A record blaze in the High Fens area has burned about 2,700 hectares, with around 600 residents evacuated and EU Civil Protection support activated as winds and rugged terrain hamper crews. Drought Watch Across Europe: Satellite analysis and European data point to worsening drought, with major rivers like the Loire, Po, Rhine and Danube at record-low levels and large parts of the continent under drought stress. EU Sanctions Push on Iran: Ukraine and eight other countries have joined the EU decision to extend sanctions against Iran over weapons supply to Russia and alleged threats to maritime freedom. Greek Voting From Abroad: Greece’s interior ministry is emailing overseas voters to submit new applications for registration on special electoral rolls ahead of parliamentary elections. Osun Election Scrutiny: EU-linked observers report 323 electoral offences and 38 security incidents in Nigeria’s Osun 2026 governorship vote, including vote trading and intimidation. Heatwave Hit to Economies: Research estimates heatwaves could wipe up to €180bn from EU GDP, with France facing added pressure as low river levels force nuclear shutdowns. Liechtenstein Succession Reform: Liechtenstein will end male preference in royal succession, moving to absolute primogeniture. US-Style Social Media Liability Echoes: A US appeals court cleared the way for thousands of lawsuits against Meta and TikTok over alleged addiction harms to minors.