Heat & water stress: Farmers are bracing for another heatwave after England and Wales logged their warmest June on record, with forecasts pointing to 30°C+ in the south and east and hotter conditions possibly stretching into mid-July. Climate safety gaps: Israel’s child-safety group says drownings among children and teens have surged this year, warning that only a small share of the coastline is properly regulated for swimming while many areas are “no defined status.” NATO pressure in Turkey: Ahead of the Ankara summit, Turkish authorities launched arrests targeting journalists, lawyers, activists and environmental groups, as security tightened and access for media was restricted. Gaza’s basic services strain: Reporting highlights worsening shortages tied to negotiations and postwar arrangements, with water, fuel and health care failures deepening daily life. Energy transition signals: Egypt briefed foreign diplomats on investment opportunities across conventional and renewables, while Syria’s KSTAR showcased solar-plus-storage solutions at Syria Energy. Shipping & Hormuz risk: Iran and Oman discussed new Strait of Hormuz fee rules, keeping global freight and energy security on edge. Green tech & industry: Longi and Saudi Water Authority signed an MoU, and Turkey unveiled a national green energy finance strategy.