Ukraine War & Defence: EU governments are rushing Patriot interceptor support for Ukraine as stocks run low ahead of a possible Russian winter push, with Poland’s past transfers drawing scrutiny. EU Security Vision: Poland’s FM Radosław Sikorski backs a “European Legion” to recruit battle-hardened Ukrainian veterans after the war, arguing Europe must do more of the “heavy lifting” within NATO. Climate & Energy: Record-low Danube levels are forcing Hungary to cut nuclear output and Romania to shut a reactor, underlining how drought is turning river-dependent cooling into a power-system risk. Wildfires Across Europe: The EU is sending aircraft and helicopters to tackle a record wildfire in Belgium’s High Fens, as France reports nearly 500 wildfire arrests and evacuations spread from Croatia to Greece. Heat’s Human Cost: A new analysis links Europe’s June heatwave to about 16,000 excess deaths, with France, Belgium and Germany among the hardest hit. Tech & Mobility: Uber and Pony.ai plan to deploy 2,000 robotaxis across five European cities, scaling driverless services beyond early pilots. Digital Evidence Rules: New EU e-Evidence rules start applying, letting courts send binding orders directly to service providers across borders. Children Online Rights: France’s top court blocked Macron’s plan to ban under-15s from social media, citing freedom of expression. Mediterranean Ecology: Cyprus is turning invasive lionfish into food as the sea warms and non-native species surge.