Court Ruling on Religious Freedom: The European Court of Human Rights says Turkey discriminated against Greek Orthodox priests by blocking them from running boards of Orthodox foundations in Istanbul, a fresh blow to Ankara and a reminder of minority rights fights in Europe’s neighbourhood. EU Funds Unlock: Hungary’s new government has secured agreement to release €16.4bn in previously frozen EU recovery and cohesion money, tied to reforms in areas like energy, transport, housing and education. Chips Act 2.0: The EU is drafting a Chips Act reboot aimed at boosting demand for EU-made semiconductors, including a proposed €30bn AI-focused foundry, as lawmakers prepare for the next push on tech sovereignty. Finance Integration: Six EU countries back stronger, more centralized supervision of financial markets, pushing for expanded ESMA powers over key infrastructure. Security Shock: European leaders react to a Russian drone strike in Romania, while Medvedev escalates rhetoric by claiming EU states have “entered into a war” with Russia. Spain Politics: Reuters reports Pedro Sánchez is under mounting pressure as corruption probes widen around figures close to his Socialist government. Public Health: UK health bodies and cancer experts slam sunbed industry claims, reiterating there’s no safe way to tan under UV. Ebola Response: UNICEF, the EU and WHO airlift over 100 tons of supplies into DR Congo as Ebola cases surge.