EU–China Trade Talks: The EU and China launched a ministerial platform to tackle trade imbalances, export controls and IP, aiming for “tangible results” by October, with a joint mechanism to monitor import surges. Heatwave Fallout: France reported around 1,000 extra heat-related deaths and Paris funeral homes said capacity is strained, while Germany saw a record 41.7C before temperatures dropped as the heat dome moved east. Travel Disruption & Rules: UK airlines are tightening boarding pass and check-in rules for summer to reduce airport congestion, pushing more mobile-first boarding. New Routes: Eurowings launched a new direct seasonal Glasgow–Hanover flight (three weekly services). Safety & Tragedy: Tributes were paid in Malaga after three young Irish tourists died in a crash, and another France heatwave case saw twin toddlers found dead after suspected dehydration. Tourism Marketing: Bulgaria launched a digital campaign promoting “cool weather” summer breaks across key European markets.