UK Energy Bills & Fuel Poverty: Ofgem’s price cap rises 13% from Wednesday to £1,862 a year for a typical dual-fuel household, with debt to suppliers hitting a record £4.79bn and campaigners warning millions face fuel poverty. EU Climate Policy Fight: Reuters reports steelmaker SSAB is spending €6bn to switch from coal to low-carbon hydrogen, but warns an EU ETS overhaul could dilute the carbon-price incentive for early movers. Spain Renewables Enforcement: A US court issues a final judgment backing enforcement of the BayWa renewables award against Spain, clearing the way for creditors to pursue payment. Europe Heatwave Pressure: Scientists say this June’s extreme heat would have been “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, as deaths and infrastructure strain mount. Cooling Demand vs Policy: A report highlights why many Europeans still avoid air conditioning despite deadly heat, from heritage and noise concerns to planning rules. Energy Security & Geopolitics: Iran-related Strait of Hormuz disruptions keep energy prices volatile, while Asia’s response to war shocks is pushing some countries back toward coal for grid resilience. Industrial Power Projects: Siemens Energy wins tech and 20-year service work for Oman’s 2.6 GW Misfah and Duqm gas plants, supplying turbines and generators built in Germany. Poland Quote Fact-Check: A fact-check says a claim that Poland’s deputy PM would block Ukraine’s EU entry with a Bandera remark was misattributed—the interviewer, not the deputy PM, said the words.