Heat Emergency: Italy put all major cities on the highest red health alert as Europe’s heatwave hit record levels, with wildfires and energy strain spreading across the continent. Wildfire Costs: The EU is pushing tougher wildfire-risk spending after experts put this summer’s blaze damage above €15bn. Energy Saving Measures: Hungary dimmed lights at major buildings to cut power use while the crisis deepened. Counter-Drone Overhaul: Italy ordered Rome’s Fiumicino airport to replace an Israeli-led counter-drone consortium with Italian firm ELT, after the system was deemed military-grade. Migration Politics: PM Giorgia Meloni seized on the Ceuta episode, backing Schengen suspension demands and renewed border checks with Spain. Museum Upgrade: Florence’s Uffizi unveiled a €50m, two-year renovation plan to expand services and improve climate control. Ancient Rome Discovery: Excavations near the Colosseum uncovered an eight-room building with marine mosaics and frescoes, possibly linked to ancient firefighters. Sports Transfers: Udinese played down goalkeeper Selvik’s exit as the club weighs options; Parma moved closer to signing David Romero. Culture & Heritage: A new Bronze Age “Giants’ Tomb” was discovered in Sardinia, adding to Nuragic burial knowledge.