Migration & Borders: France hits back at Reform UK’s “Operation Fortress”, warning the Royal Navy plan to stop small boats would breach French sovereignty and maritime law. Justice & Prisons: Labour’s early release scheme is under fire after official figures show reoffending hit a record high, with 31.9% of adult offenders released from 2024 onwards reoffending. Terror Financing: US DOJ charges the director of a UK-registered “sham charity” with conspiring to funnel money and supplies to Hamas, alleging he used the charity as a front. Energy & Trade: Belgium imported all July LNG from Russia ahead of an EU ban, as supply disruptions and Hormuz-linked shipping bottlenecks squeeze alternatives. Health & Community: Marston’s pubs raised £152,563 for Prostate Cancer UK during England’s World Cup run. Public Safety & Travel: Spain’s Murcia region was hit by a 4.1 quake near Librilla, with dozens of emergency calls but no reported damage. Regulation & Tech: Robinhood is now FCA-approved to offer crypto services in the UK, joining a small licensed list. Climate & Housing: Brick-built homes can trap heat overnight, leaving some residents struggling to breathe during heatwaves. Business & Consumer: Greggs launches a sub-£5 “Quicknic” lunch deal using a weather-based code to decide where it’s available. Sports: The European Athletics Championships run in Birmingham from Aug 10-16, with BBC coverage starting 10:30am on opening day.