Ceuta Political Fallout: Spain’s PP says the government is leaving Ceuta’s president Juan Jesús Vivas “alone” amid the border crisis, arguing it should have engaged the opposition and funded a €650m plan for economic recovery. Syrian State Integration: The Kurdish-led SDF says its military, security and administration structures have been fully integrated into Syrian state ministries, marking a shift from talks to implementation. Ukraine-EU Security Push: Kyiv and EU officials discuss air defence, sanctions and use of frozen Russian assets after a major strike, while Ukraine presses for tighter limits on alumina supplies feeding RUSAL. ICC Under Pressure: The Netherlands reiterates support for the International Criminal Court after US sanctions hit ICC leadership, as Washington escalates its stance. Migration at the Channel: Northern France beaches are turning into de facto border zones as migrants wait months to cross the English Channel, with reports of police preventing attempts. EU-Asia Trade: Indonesia targets signing the EU-Indonesia IEU-CEPA by October 2026, aiming for entry into force in early 2027, with EU investment interest flagged in renewables, EVs and digital. EU-Ukraine Aid: The EU backs Ukraine’s veteran support via a new Red Cross project funded with EU support. EU-China Clash: China says it will block cooperation with the EU probe into JD.com’s Ceconomy takeover, calling it unlawful extraterritorial overreach.