Football & Officiating: English referee Anthony Taylor, 47, announced his retirement after 20 years at the top level, citing “intense” pressure and constant scrutiny; his final match was Spain’s Round of 16 win over Portugal at the 2026 World Cup. EU Digital Rules: France has approved the EU’s first nationwide social media ban for children under 15, with the ban starting for new accounts on Sept 1 and applying to existing accounts from Jan 1, 2027; the law also restricts mobile phones in high schools and requires age verification. Denmark in Europe’s Football: Champions League qualifying round two is underway, with Denmark’s Aarhus losing 1-4 at home to Lech Poznań as second legs loom. Denmark Abroad / Safety & Justice: German prosecutors say Danish waste triggered the 2021 Leverkusen incineration explosion that killed seven, while proceedings against some operators were dropped and other investigations continue. Health & Business: Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly in US court over alleged misleading ads for weight-loss drugs, escalating the GLP-1 marketing war. Mobility Rankings: Henley Passport Index updates show Denmark among the countries with visa-free/arrival access to 186 destinations.