The Spainased migrant crisis has reopened deep EU rifts, prompting EU ministers to hold an online meeting after Sánchez hit out over criticism लगे.

A key focus of the briefing is Astra Zeneca’s talks with Bristol Myers Squibb over a $400bn tie‑up, a move that could reshape the pharmaceutical landscape.

Wildfires and heatwaves in Europe have already cost more than €3bn this year, and Hungary is bracing for power cuts amid extreme drought, underscoring the continent’s climate challenges.

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