Heatwave Fallout: Europe’s record-breaking June heatwave is turning deadly, with France reporting its hottest day ever (44.3C in Pissos) and at least 40 drowning deaths since 18 June, while schools close early and red alerts spread across dozens of French departments. Worker Protection & Demand Shifts: Companies are scrambling to keep staff safe and operations running, from DHL’s cool-box kits for delivery workers to retailers chasing demand for fans and portable cooling. Travel Warnings: The UK Foreign Office has updated advice for Brits heading to Spain, France and Portugal, urging travellers to follow local health guidance and weather alerts. Food & Packaging Sustainability: Yum! Brands’ latest report highlights progress on fast-food packaging circularity (including Pizza Hut’s recycled polypropylene wing bowls) but flags data limits on recycled-content claims. Circular Flexibles Roadmap: CEFLEX outlines why flexible packaging recycling in Europe will need multiple advanced recycling routes to improve recyclate quality. Agri-Food Support in Spain: Valencia’s government approves €680,000 to promote quality food schemes tied to EU CAP labels. Industry & Research: Scientists in Spain report how Bacillus cereus biofilms help it resist antibiotics, a finding with implications for food safety. EU Humanitarian Aid: The EU pledges €15m to WFP for cash assistance and logistics in Ukraine’s frontline areas.