Extreme Heat & Health Systems: Spain’s AEMET has issued red heat alerts in Aragon, Catalonia and Valencia with temperatures above 40C, warning of “very serious impacts” as Europe’s heat toll keeps climbing. Workplace Health Policy: Germany is tightening sick-leave rules so workers must provide a doctor’s note from day one, sparking debate about how Europe compares on access and pay during illness. Heat & Sleep: A UK YouGov poll links June’s record heatwave to widespread sleepless nights, highlighting that the health damage isn’t only daytime. Clinical Advances in Rare Disease: Italfarmaco presented new Phase 3 EPIDYS data on givinostat for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including quantitative MRI and long-term outcomes. Cancer Care Update: ITM Isotope Technologies published primary Phase 3 COMPETE results in The Lancet showing 177Lu-edotreotide improves progression-free survival versus everolimus in SSTR-positive GEP-NETs. Diabetes Technology Access: Insulet launched Omnipod 5 and Omnipod Discover in Spain, expanding tubeless diabetes tech availability. Mental Health Focus: An Irish survey finds six-in-ten see mental health as the biggest healthcare challenge, while many remain wary of AI in care. NATO & Security: Zelenskyy attended NATO talks in Ankara, pressing for more air defence support as allies debate future commitments. Food Policy Shift: The UPF regulation debate is moving from nutrition science toward actual rules on processing, with Europe and global regulators drafting definitions and standards.