Sovereign Tech Deal: AMEC and Andorra’s ASC Group signed an MoU to expand “sovereign AI” and sovereign cloud/data-centre solutions, with early focus on Eastern/Central Europe and East/Southern Africa, aiming at public-sector digital transformation. EU External Relations: The EU Council approved conclusions to deepen ties with non-EU Western European partners, explicitly covering Andorra among other neighbours, setting a political framework for a stronger single-market relationship. World Cup Watch Parties: A Canberra fan is pushing the ACT Government to show Socceroos matches at Civic Square, with a watch party promised if Australia advances beyond the group stage. USMNT Coaching Buzz: Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment is framed as a key shift for the USMNT ahead of World Cup 2026, after a strong group opener. Travel Rules Hit Wallets: Multiple UK travellers were turned away at airports over passport issue-date rules post-Brexit, facing emergency passport costs of nearly £1,000. Energy Costs Snapshot: A new ranking highlights how residential electricity prices vary wildly, with Europe and fuel-importing islands among the highest-cost markets.