NATO Fallout: Trump praised Spain as “very generous” after ordering officials to prepare a trade cutoff over NATO defence spending, then backtracked after Madrid signalled extra payments—while Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez called the exchange “very cordial.” World Cup Focus: Spain face Belgium in a quarterfinal after a run built on control and cohesion, with Belgium’s surge coming after a bizarre political intervention around a US player’s ban. Heat and Health: Europe’s June heatwave was the hottest on record, with Germany reporting thousands of heat-related deaths and Spain among countries seeing excess mortality—sparking fresh warnings for vulnerable people. Public Health Alert: A flesh-eating vibrio risk map flags coastal hotspots across the UK and parts of Europe after swimming bans linked to vibrio vulnificus. Politics and Migration: Spain’s Supreme Court refused to refer the migrant amnesty to the EU court for now, keeping the controversial measure in place while legal challenges continue. Business and Media: MFE plans a single streaming platform across European markets, combining Italian and German tech as it scales up competition. Science: International research identified new EHMT2 gene mutations linked to Kleefstra syndrome, including Spanish participation.