Ceuta/Migration Shock: Spain tightened the sea border with a 500-metre floating barrier after a mass crossing from Morocco left at least 67 dead, while Italy reintroduced border checks for travellers arriving from Spain and France/Portugal also moved to tighten controls. Channel Politics: In the UK, Reform UK doubled down on a plan to use the Royal Navy to stop small boats—prompting pushback from a former Royal Navy officer who said the idea lacks substance. Syria Deployment: France says it is taking steps to protect its troops and civilians in Syrian Kurdistan as the US begins withdrawing forces after a Turkish strike. Wildfires & Heat Costs: Europe’s wildfire damage is put at about €3.1bn for early 2026, as extreme heat drives new blazes; French tourism officials insist most destinations remain open. Energy Deal: TotalEnergies agreed to buy Shell’s European onshore renewables business and sell part of its portfolio to KKR, boosting its solar/wind pipeline across Europe. Foreign Investment: France tightened oversight of foreign investment to protect national security interests.