Travel & Borders: New passport rules are being circulated for major UK airlines (easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI), with travellers urged to check destination entry requirements as Europe’s EES biometric system continues to disrupt some border queues. Digital Rights & Youth Policy: France has approved a first-in-Europe ban on social media access for children under 15, with platforms tasked to verify ages and with phone-use restrictions extended in schools. International Diplomacy: Monaco marked Prince Albert II’s 21st anniversary with a Paris reception that also highlighted deepening ties with Andorra, alongside a focus on multilateralism and space-linked sustainability. Government Tech & Sanctions: US federal workers were ordered to install a White House app tied to a $1.4m contract using code linked to Russian-founded vendor Elfsight, raising fresh questions about data handling and sanctions compliance. Regional Mobility Rules: Romania reiterated visa-free entry for nationals of 60+ countries under EU rules, while Bolivia published its 2026 visa-free list. Sports & National Identity: A major cycling and sports story also surfaced around Andorra-linked coverage, while football headlines included Spain’s unbeaten run and World Cup final build-up.