Heatwave Health Emergency: France is bracing for a week of extreme heat with 49 departments on red alert, hundreds of school closures, disrupted rail services, and public alcohol crackdowns as temperatures push past 40°C and sleep stays hot—raising risks of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and drownings. Cross-Border Disruption: Across Europe, countries are cancelling trains and events and issuing health warnings as the “heat dome” intensifies, with the UK also under amber alerts and guidance aimed at protecting older people and those with conditions like high blood pressure. Public Health Policy: EU lawmakers back limits on meat-linked wording for plant-based foods, aiming to reduce shopper confusion while keeping some familiar terms like “burger” and “sausage.” Healthy Aging & Fitness: A bone health expert highlights strength training as a key strategy after 40 to slow bone density loss around menopause. Access to Public-Funded Research: More than 50 European groups urge the EU to require that medicines and vaccines funded by public money reach patients effectively under the next Horizon Europe negotiations. Ebola Readiness: Health workers in East Africa are training for Ebola response as risk assessments stay high in the region. Sports & Wellness Debate: FIFA’s hydration breaks at the World Cup are sparking debate about whether standardized pauses help or disrupt play. World Cup Spotlight: Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores in his first start as La Roja thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0, while Egypt records its first-ever World Cup win over New Zealand.