EU Social Policy: The European Commission has proposed making August 8 the European Day in Memory of Victims of Work Accidents, marking the 1956 Marcinelle mine disaster in Belgium that killed 262 workers, including many Italian migrants. Climate & Health: A new report on Europe’s heatwave toll argues extreme heat is killing thousands and worsening inequality, with older people and workers facing higher risk. Neuroscience: Researchers built a brain-wide model linking molecular chemistry to large-scale neural activity, showing how regional receptor density can change how signals propagate. Space & Security: The EU’s IRIS² secure satellite programme moved from planning to build order, adding a defense-focused layer to reach 348 satellites, with major European manufacturers including Belgium’s Aerospacelab. Energy Grid: ENTSO-E says next week’s solar eclipse could cut solar output by up to 9.7 GW across Europe, but operators are preparing to keep the grid stable. Cybersecurity: A new index flags critical healthcare cyber risk in Poland, the UK, France and Germany as ransomware and recovery delays threaten care delivery. EU Sanctions: The bloc expanded sanctions targeting Russia’s missile industry figures amid continued strikes on Ukraine. Tech & Consumer: Leaks suggest Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE will come in black, green and purple, while Sony is rumored to re-release the WH-1000XM4 with a refreshed battery and new colour.