Trade Deal Watch: EFTA and Vietnam have officially wrapped up negotiations for a free trade agreement, with Iceland among the four EFTA states involved, after technical talks in Reykjavík; the pact is set to cover goods and services, rules of origin, investment, IP, procurement and sustainable development. Border Tech & Families: The UK will expand e-gate access from 8 July to children aged eight and nine (with height and adult accompaniment rules), aiming to cut passport-control queues at 13 airports plus ports in Brussels and Paris. Health Policy: EU/EEA pricing and reimbursement authorities are pushing for shared approaches to tackle antimicrobial resistance, pointing to a proposed Nordic model combining cross-border antibiotic purchasing with supplier remuneration. Arctic Education: HX Expeditions and the University of Tasmania launched a new UTAS-backed Alaska pre-departure course, extending their pole-to-pole learning programme with modules on wildlife, ecosystems and native communities. Aviation Business: Gulfstream says its G800 set major performance records, including a Reykjavik–Savannah speed run, underscoring Iceland’s role in global flight routes. Security & Defence: Trump has warned Nato allies to raise defence spending immediately ahead of the Ankara summit, renewing pressure on laggards. Local Incident: A carousel collapse at Bryggjuhátíð in Stokkseyri injured two children; the ride is shut for the rest of the festival while an investigation continues.