Heatwave Emergency: Europe is bracing for a dangerous new surge in temperatures, with France placing dozens of departments on red alert, closing hundreds of schools, cutting rail services, and restricting public alcohol as health agencies warn of preventable deaths and heatstroke risks. Heat’s Wider Impact: Spain, Italy, Belgium and the UK are also issuing alerts, cancelling events and disrupting travel, while cities and venues roll out cooling measures. Brexit After 10 Years: A decade on, Reuters reports Brexit tensions have eased but the political and economic fallout still shapes UK-EU relations, with populist pressure limiting any reset. Brexit’s Cost: Separate coverage highlights how Brexit has hit household budgets, including higher food prices and added friction for travel and everyday cross-border life. Microplastics in Nature: In Spain’s Urdaibai estuary, researchers found microplastic levels in sediments comparable to polluted European rivers, suggesting treatment alone won’t stop coastal contamination. Health & Science Deal: BioArctic and Eli Lilly signed a research collaboration worth $30m upfront, aiming to combine BrainTransporter tech with a Lilly drug candidate for neurodegeneration. Urban Wildlife Study: A new study finds urban birds appear more wary of women than men, challenging earlier animal fear patterns. EU Policy Watch: The EU Parliament has approved rules easing gene-edited crop regulation for plants without foreign DNA.