UK Politics & Safety: Police arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the murder of former British minister Ann Widdecombe, stressing there’s “nothing to suggest” a political motive as forensic work continues. US Politics: Washington mourns Republican senator Lindsey Graham, who died at 71 after a “brief and sudden illness,” with tributes pouring in and Trump calling him “like a member of the family.” EU Foreign Policy: The EU and 14 nations reaffirm the 2016 South China Sea arbitration as final and legally binding, while China rejects the ruling. Russia Sanctions: EU ambassadors failed to agree on the 21st Russia sanctions package, with ministers set to decide July 13 amid disputes over oil, fisheries and individual bans. Security & Trade Routes: EU naval commander warns Houthi militias still pose a threat to Red Sea shipping; separately, Europe weighs proposals on navigation fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Climate & Energy: The IEA chief warns Europe is lagging on electrification, and a new heatwave keeps pushing extreme temperatures and grid strain across parts of Europe. EU Enlargement: Albania moves to complete the first stage of EU entry talks in Brussels, with agreements on education, research and foreign policy. Ukraine Governance: Zelenskyy announces a cabinet reshuffle and changes to law-enforcement leadership as Ukraine updates its political strategy.