Heatwave Crisis in Europe: France reported about 1,000 excess deaths as a record-breaking heatwave sweeps the continent, with scientists warning extreme night-time heat is now far more likely due to climate change. Central Europe Hit Hard: Temperatures above 40°C were recorded in places including Germany (41.5°C), the Czech Republic (around 40.9°C) and Slovakia’s capital Bratislava, while forecasts suggest nearly 200 million Europeans could face 35°C+ conditions. Health & Infrastructure Strain: Hospitals reported surges in emergency visits, events were cancelled, and power and transport systems were disrupted; in some areas, nuclear reactors were shut over cooling-water risks. US Tech Policy Shock: Polestar says it will stop selling cars in the US from 2027 after rules targeting China-linked connected-vehicle tech were not authorized. Cybersecurity Watch: A Jaguar Land Rover hack tied to a major UK economic hit is reported to have been carried out by Russian hackers. Regional Politics: Slovak PM Robert Fico criticized Western advanced military technology transfers to Ukraine, warning about escalation risks. Business in the Region: Poland’s Maspex bought an 80% stake in Ukraine’s Karpatski Mineralni Vody to expand production in Lviv.