Touring & Culture: Brandi Carlile has postponed her U.K. and European tour dates from this fall to spring 2027, citing “personal circumstances,” with stops including Oslo, Paris, Manchester and London. Russian Influence & Media: France has expelled RT France’s former director Xenia Fedorova and frozen assets, arguing she helped relay Russian disinformation after the EU shut down RT France following the Ukraine invasion. AI & Privacy: Bridget Todd says the next privacy fight will be about people’s emotional lives as AI companions and wearables increasingly track mood and feelings. Music Controversy: Ye (Kanye West) is set to perform in Portugal’s Algarve despite calls for cancellation from Israel’s ambassador over past antisemitic remarks. EU Politics & Borders: A deep look at the Ceuta border surge argues Morocco is shifting toward more coercive migration diplomacy, using migrants in diplomatic sparring. EU Integration Debate: Iceland’s EU referendum campaign is intensifying as voters decide whether to restart accession talks, with independence and sovereignty driving both sides. NATO Security: A Canadian national of Chinese origin has been arrested at NATO’s Brussels HQ on suspicion of espionage, raising questions for Canada-China ties. Sports Business: Udonis Haslem and Ed Sheeran have joined as minority owners of Ipswich Town, adding fresh celebrity fuel to the English Premier League club.