EU Reset Talks: Andy Burnham’s new post-Brexit EU negotiator Hamish Falconer says Labour wants a “deeper” and more ambitious relationship with the EU, especially on services like visa-free work and mutual recognition of qualifications, while keeping red lines that rule out reopening the single market and customs union. Migration Flashpoint in Ceuta: A week after tens of thousands surged into Spain’s Ceuta, the crisis is still driving political fights and accusations of “weaponised” migration, with Italy’s Renzi attacking Meloni for “breaking European solidarity” and Spain tightening Schengen-linked border controls. Crime and Security: Ireland braces for the return of Daniel Kinahan, charged over alleged cartel murders after extradition from the UAE, with an unusually heavy security operation. Drone Threats: A new study warns Europe is ill-prepared for Russian drone attacks, with uneven detection and slow attribution. Energy Moves: Cyprus says the Cronos gas field could start supplying Europe by March 2028, as the EU looks for new sources amid Ukraine and Middle East instability. Markets: European stocks keep rallying, with the STOXX 600 hitting record highs and fund managers shifting toward a more durable rebound. Poland’s Climb: Eurostat data puts Poland as the EU’s sixth-largest economy, ahead of Belgium and Austria. Sport Spotlight: The European Athletics Championships in Birmingham put Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson and Swiss star Audrey Werro in the women’s 800m spotlight. Wildfire Pressure: The 2026 fire season is already devastating millions of hectares across Europe and North America, pushing calls for stronger prevention and adaptation.