U-20 Women’s World Cup Shock: Ghana’s Black Princesses face a major injury crisis with seven players ruled out, including captain Linda Owusu Ansah, as they prepare for Group C in Poland. Wildfire Response in Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the Eifel after emergency crews contained a historic forest blaze, praising volunteer services and climate-linked risk. AI & Security: A U.S. lab is probing potential security risks in lidar from Chinese suppliers, raising concerns for autonomous-vehicle safety. Big Tech Transparency: Apple disclosed EU-by-country profits and taxes for the first time under new transparency rules, including major payments in Ireland and details for Germany. Algorithm Accountability: Uber was hit with an €825m Dutch GDPR fine over automated driver deactivations without adequate warning or meaningful human involvement. Arctic Shipping Pivot: South Korea launched a Northern Sea Route trial to Europe, aiming to cut distance and time versus Suez amid Middle East disruption. Defense Tech for Italy: The U.S. approved a $364m sale of APKWS-II air-to-air guidance kits to expand Italy’s counter-drone and short-range air defense. Hybrid-Electric Aviation: Airbus’ LEIA demonstrator pushes hybrid-electric aircraft power architectures toward future certification. Heat & Food Pressure: Europe’s heatwaves and drought are already hitting crops and harvest timing, with farmers reporting major losses and higher costs.