Heat & Water Stress: Europe is baking under record heat and drought, with wildfire risks staying high and rivers running low; France logged its hottest July since 1900 and Gironde wildfires forced mass evacuations, while Austria set a new 41°C record. Public Health & Safety: A UK potato industry group is asking storage operators to submit chlorpropham (CIPC) residue results by Aug 31, warning that historic contamination can linger for years even as levels fall. Maternal Rights: A France petition (22,400 signatures) is pushing for a specific law to protect breastfeeding mothers from harassment in public. Neuro & Fitness: Parkinson’s UK launched “Movement Your Way,” a video exercise scheme with 21 short, repeatable workouts for people at all mobility levels. Brain Health: New research links exceptional “super mover” walking speed in late life with lower cognitive decline risk. Healthcare Access & Supply: StatePharma is collaborating with AstraZeneca to improve procurement of essential medicines in the Maldives. Food & Environment: Germany’s food manufacturers face pressure from energy costs and consolidation as retailers expand control over the value chain. Health Policy Watch: A Guardian report alleges ICE has used force-feeding on hunger strikers in detention, with human rights groups calling it torture.