Franco-German Defence Reset: Germany will join a French nuclear exercise later this year, with leaders also pushing a broader “roadmap” to strengthen deterrence and defence cooperation after the FCAS fighter-jet collapse. EU Trade Tensions: Macron and Merz agreed to draft by September a Franco-German plan to tackle China’s “unfair” trade practices and subsidies, urging faster EU market investigations. Energy & Governance: Britain’s energy watchdog promises anonymity for whistleblowers investigating alleged near-miss blackout cover-ups during June heatwaves. UK Politics: Labour confirmed Andy Burnham as party leader, setting him up to become prime minister on Monday. Wildfires & Heat: Spain’s biggest wildfire this year has burned about 12,000 hectares, triggering evacuations in Aragón and nearby areas. Nuclear Fuel Progress: newcleo says France’s nuclear safety authority found its MOX fuel facility safety approach “satisfactory at this stage.” Culture & Diplomacy: France says the Bayeux Tapestry arrived in the British Museum without visible damage after its contested trip. International Row: Nicaragua severed ties with Italy over an extradition dispute tied to a former Red Brigades militant.