Ceuta Migrant Crisis: Spain says 72 people died after tens of thousands crossed from Morocco into the enclave, with searches continuing at sea and EU leaders clashing over blame and border controls. EU Politics & Schengen Tensions: 22 EU states—including Germany’s chancellor—criticized Spain’s handling and pushed for an EU-level discussion, while Madrid rejected calls to suspend its Schengen participation. Germany’s Migration Policy: Germany expanded deportation flights to Afghanistan and reiterated rules on who can be denied residence or visas, as debate over asylum and integration keeps heating up. Energy & Climate Pressure: A heat-driven drought is disrupting shipping on the Rhine and forcing plant shutdowns in parts of Europe, while Germany faces rising climate skepticism amid extreme weather. AI & Copyright: German courts dealt a blow to AI music maker Suno, ruling on copyright infringement in a landmark case. Business & Finance: Emirates NBD agreed to buy HSBC’s retail banking operations in Egypt, and Germany’s economy news includes inflation and growth updates alongside ongoing market jitters.