Education Policy: The Czech government has approved a draft bill for a full mobile-phone and smartwatch ban in schools from Sept. 1, 2027, covering lessons, breaks, lunch and after-school care, with limited exceptions for medical and special educational needs. World Cup Wrap: Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the second time, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time, and the final also reshuffled the FIFA men’s ranking with Spain taking No. 1. Local Sports Spotlight: Czech athlete Karolina Urbanová set three women’s world records at the Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin, including the Underhand Chop and Standing Chop. Basketball Return: Czechia is back at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin after missing two editions, aiming to make the most of its renewed chance on the global stage. Film Industry: Low Light Films acquired international sales rights to Slovak-Czech debut feature “Lover, Not a Fighter,” which won the Proxima Grand Prix at Karlovy Vary. Travel Rules: A new wave of Europe travel friction is tied to the Schengen EES biometric system, while some non-Schengen countries remain visa-free options for holidaymakers.