Baltic Defence Boost: NATO plans to strengthen Baltic protection by assigning a second corps for the region, with a German-Netherlands command set to cover Latvia and Estonia, aiming to bring “mass at speed” to a vulnerable area. EU Regulation Overhaul: EU Council backs the “Omnibus X” package to simplify pesticide rules and ease drone use for targeted spraying, while keeping food, health and environmental standards. Ukraine EU Path: Ukraine’s deputy PM rejects any “lightweight” EU membership model, insisting on full accession and faster opening of negotiation clusters. Spain Corruption Pressure: A Spanish judge links PSOE figures to a covert payments network tied to undermining corruption probes, as Guardia Civil raids PSOE HQ. Italy Piracy Crackdown: Italian financial police dismantle a streaming piracy network using Cinemagoal tech, hitting subscriptions for major platforms. Heatwave Crisis: Record-breaking May heat continues across Europe, with Italy warning of health risks in multiple cities. Tech & Security: Britain’s spy chief warns hostile cyber and AI threats could overwhelm UK and allies, calling it a “moment of consequence.” Sports & Culture: Arsenal heads to the Champions League final in Budapest after winning the Premier League; meanwhile, Italy’s Twelfth Night brings Italian early music to a festival concert.