EU Foreign Policy & Rights: 32 nations including the EU’s top diplomat condemned Iran’s execution of protesters, calling for an end to capital punishment and the release of detainees, as Tehran hit back with accusations of Western “hypocrisy.” EU Regulation & Industry: The EU’s new rules kick in requiring 25% recycled plastic in cars by 2036, with a 15% intermediate target, plus tighter packaging and “forever chemicals” limits that businesses warn could raise prices. AI Governance: Anthropic says it will watermark Claude output to comply with the EU AI Act, sparking debate among users. Security & Defence: EU governments are scrambling to send Patriot interceptors to Ukraine ahead of a feared winter offensive, with stock levels cited as a constraint. Russia-Ukraine Maritime Tensions: Putin warns Europe it will “respond in kind” if EU states seize Russian “shadow fleet” vessels. Energy & Infrastructure: Germany’s drought is forcing a fight over whether to dredge rivers for shipping or restore them, as low water threatens logistics. Environment: An oil spill from a grounded tanker off Oman has reached mainland beaches, threatening protected areas. Markets & Trade: China’s imports from Germany fell while other EU countries filled the gap, and the Cyprus-Israel electricity link project advanced with a new investment request.