Pope Leo XIV & Europe’s future: The pope ended his France visit in Metz, urging religious leaders to preach peace and unity and framing Europe’s integration as a counterweight to nationalism and war. Iberian housing crisis: Spain’s protests surged again in Madrid after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen, with tens of thousands demanding action on rents, forced removals and social housing; the government is preparing a new decree. EU politics & security: Germany’s foreign minister heads to The Hague for talks with the Netherlands and the ICC, with EU budget cuts, Ukraine support and NATO’s eastern flank on the agenda. Israel–Netherlands diplomatic clash: Israel revoked Dutch diplomats’ status in the West Bank after the Netherlands banned settlement goods, escalating a wider dispute over trade and credentials. Switzerland neutrality vote: Voters rejected a right-wing push to tighten neutrality rules, keeping flexibility for sanctions and cooperation. Environment & infrastructure: The Rhine hit a record low near Cologne, disrupting shipping, while the Western Balkans still sends over 83% of waste to landfills. Business & tech: SOCAR moves into Italy’s fuel-price crisis with a cap at its Italiana Petroli network; Temasek buys 9% of Italian growth investor FSI; FiberSense expands automated biosensor fibre production in Germany.