Andorra-France Diplomacy: Retired Andorran foreign minister Maria Ubach Font was awarded the French Legion of Honour (Knight) at a ceremony in Andorra with Prime Minister Xavier Espot and French Embassy officials, recognizing her long diplomatic career and work strengthening ties between the two countries. Cross-Border Tax & Residency Watch: A new book, Quiet Capitals, compares the real 10-year costs of relocating to Spain, Andorra and Monaco for ultra-high-net-worth families, highlighting tightening rules like Spain’s Beckham Law filing deadline and Andorra’s higher residency thresholds. Plus Ultra Legal Scrutiny: Former Spanish president José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has asked a national court judge to clarify how a key mobile phone was obtained in the U.S. in the Plus Ultra bailout case, including authorizations and data integrity checks. Travel Rules Hitting Families: A UK mother was denied boarding an easyJet flight after her passport issue date exceeded the 10-year EU entry rule, leaving her £700 out of pocket—another reminder that “not expired” isn’t always enough. World Cup Background Noise: Iraq’s World Cup run continues to draw attention as the team navigates ranking shifts and pre-tournament headlines ahead of matches in North America.