A striking mix of culture, climate and security is shaping the global conversation. In Britain, more than half of England has been declared in drought after record-low rainfall and intense heat, underscoring how quickly extreme weather is reshaping daily life. In Washington, the FCC has moved to block new imports of foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots, citing national security fears over surveillance, sabotage and control of critical systems, in a decision seen as aimed largely at China. In the arts, France is mourning electronic musician Kavinsky, the creator of “Nightcall,” who has died in Paris at 50 as authorities investigate the circumstances. And the entertainment world is bracing for fresh scrutiny as a BBC documentary levels sexual misconduct allegations against Jared Leto from multiple women. Even sport delivered a headline-sized jolt, with San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini landing a record $94 million NHL extension.