Common Travel Area Scrutiny: UK PM Keir Starmer and Ireland’s Micheál Martin discussed tightening the integrity and security of the Common Travel Area after a Belfast stabbing suspect entered via the Ireland–Northern Ireland route. EU Border Tech Glitch: Eurodac, the EU’s central asylum database, malfunctioned on the day the migration and asylum pact went live, raising fresh concerns about readiness and border processing. Air Passenger Rights Deal: EU states and the European Parliament agreed on a reform of air passenger rights, keeping the core compensation framework largely intact while updating rules including hand luggage and protections. Airport Disruption: Hamburg Airport faced major chaos after a security breach triggered evacuation and suspended takeoffs, with delays reported up to three hours. Papal Travel Detour: Pope Leo XIV’s return from Spain was delayed when his plane was grounded in Tenerife; King Felipe offered his jet to get the delegation home. Travel Disruption Watch: World Cup travel is driving viral “culture shock” stories from Europe to the US, while fans and families face rising costs and crowd pressure. New Ferry Link: Hibernia Line launched a year-round Cork–Boulogne route, aiming to boost tourism and create jobs. P&O Sleeper Lounges: P&O Ferries added sleeper lounges on its Hull–Rotterdam overnight service for a more comfortable crossing. Tourism & Migration Cooperation: Ghana’s foreign minister urged the EU to implement the migration pact humanely and tackle irregular migration and human trafficking with Ghana.