EU AI Regulation Meets Big Tech: Google rolled out Gemini 3.7 Flash on Aug 13, timed just days after the EU AI Act’s enforceable transparency rules kicked in, underscoring how compliance is now shaping product launches. France Cyber Crisis: The French tax authority breach hit about 678,000 people and triggered an emergency government meeting, with prosecutors investigating and users set to be notified from Aug 17. Serbia–Russia Tensions: Russia’s Lavrov accused the EU of “blackmail” over Serbia aligning with EU Russia policy, as Belgrade resists pressure while keeping its EU path. Migration Flashpoint at Ceuta: Hundreds of migrants protested in Spain’s Ceuta enclave, demanding asylum rather than deportation to Morocco, after a surge two weeks ago left the city overstretched. Climate Shock in Europe: Britain faces a possible sixth heatwave next month; Belgium’s record wildfire continues to threaten Germany, with evacuations and EU air support. High Politics, High Stakes in France/UK: France’s constitutional court struck down Macron’s under-15 social media ban, while Britain’s new “super-prison” is running with hundreds of empty cells due to staffing limits. Security and Order: Police arrested a man over a fraud-linked security disruption at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, delaying medal ceremonies.