Retail & Consumer Prices: Britain’s retail sales rose 0.9% in summer, with hot weather and promotions lifting food and non-store volumes. Food & Drink: Israel’s wine industry is hit by falling demand as younger consumers drink less and more buyers seek lower prices. Grocery Supply & Trust: Aldi salmon sourcing drew fresh scrutiny from customers asking where the fish really comes from. Dairy Markets: European milk prices kept climbing in July for a third month, up 0.3% on average, though still well below last year. Tech & Consumer Goods: Ukraine customs seized undeclared iPhone 18 Pro devices at the border. EU Digital Rules: The EU Kids Act proposal would ban social media for under-13s and tighten controls for younger users. AI Governance: EU AI watermarking rules are now colliding with practical quirks, as new research says some watermark methods can shift model behavior. Energy Costs: Eurozone fuel prices hit record highs as ministers weigh windfall taxes amid surging oil and gas. Trade & Industry: The EU is set to impose provisional safeguards on electrical steel imports via quotas and minimum prices. Security & Supply Chains: Saudi Aramco reportedly halted October crude deliveries to some European refiners after a pipeline attack.