Migration & Borders: Spain has returned over 48,500 people to Morocco after the Ceuta surge, with Madrid and Rabat accelerating returns via the Tarajal breakwater as shops and daily life in the enclave grind to a halt. EU Politics: The European Commission rejected calls to suspend Spain from Schengen, saying effective border control is in place and no irregular movement toward the mainland has been recorded. Maritime Security: In the Red Sea, the EU’s Aspides task force says escort requests have jumped 39% since February, as shipping faces escalating Houthi threats. Tech & Finance: Accenture will buy IBM’s majority stake in UniCredit’s IT joint venture, reshaping European banking infrastructure services. Culture & Books: A new nonfiction book spotlights Jerusalem’s Old City through a quest for the “best” za’atar, while another author story highlights a late start to publishing for children’s historical fiction. Italy in Tech Alliances: Italy signed the Pax Silica Declaration in Brindisi, aligning with a US-led network on semiconductors, AI, and critical minerals. Sports & Legacy: Franco Baresi, AC Milan and Italy icon, has died at 66.