Denmark Crime Wave: Several people were wounded in a suspected “settling of scores” shooting near Holbæk, west of Copenhagen, as police hunt a white car. France Animal Welfare Crackdown: From Aug. 2, pet shops can face fines up to €1,500 per dog or cat for violating bans on selling and displaying animals. Migration at the Channel: Footage claims a months-old baby was hauled onto a packed mega-dinghy bound for the UK while French police stood by; meanwhile a record 230-person crossing reached Britain. Finance & Banking: Revolut secured a France bank license, plans to hire 400 staff, and will open a new HQ west of Paris. Germany Deportations: Germany carried out at least five chartered deportations of Nigerians between Feb and June, returning 137 people in total. Economy & Industry: Low Rhine water levels are disrupting German steel freight, with warnings the river could become effectively split for shipping. Security & Courts: Germany is probing 120 more cases tied to a convicted nurse who killed 10 patients, while Denmark also announced an exemption category from its citizenship test. EU Border Tensions: Italy and Spain keep escalating over Ceuta-linked migration, with Spain starting checks on arrivals from Italy. Heat & Wildfire Pressure: France’s record fifth heatwave continues, while wildfires have triggered mass arrests and evacuations across the region.