AI Privacy Backlash: Britain is facing growing calls to ban “pervert” smart glasses after secretly filmed footage of girls and women surfaced online, as Meta’s Ray-Ban-style AI spectacles sell in the millions and fears rise over future facial-recognition features. Ukraine War Warning: Vladimir Putin told reporters at BRICS that any European troop deployment to Ukraine would mean “war with Russia,” insisting Russia has no threat to Europe. EU Child Safety Online: The European Commission is set to curb under-15 access to “risky” social media functions across the bloc, stopping short of a full ban while aiming for pan-European enforcement. Housing Pressure in Tourism Cities: The EU proposes a common framework to restrict Airbnb and short-term rentals where housing squeezes worsen, targeting hotspots like Paris, Barcelona and Venice. Tech Regulation Clash: Apple says Siri AI–dependent features won’t be available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS and watchOS, adding to the region’s fast-moving AI rules. Art Crime Trend: Europol warns museum thefts are getting bolder, as a Renoir heist in France follows a wider pattern of stolen high-value works across Europe. Regional Integration: Serbia’s foreign minister says the country wants an active role in shaping EU accession pace, pushing for deeper regional cooperation. Sports Spotlight: Solheim Cup singles set the stage after Europe and the US tied 4-4 following dramatic Day 1.