EU Digital Courts & Big Tech: A US judge rejected the DOJ’s bid to force Google to sell AdX, opting for behavioral fixes instead—another setback for structural breakups. EU Child Safety: EU lawmakers urged Brussels to push Meta to protect European children after US-style teen limits, warning commitments can’t be weaker in Europe. AI Services Disruption: Gemini users reported intermittent errors and outages across multiple countries, with no clear official confirmation yet. Autonomous Mobility: Uber and Wayve launched London’s first robotaxi service with a small fleet and human safety drivers, as Europe debates self-driving rollout. Payments & Retail Tech: RS2 partnered with PXP to deliver managed acquiring across 30+ European markets, while Castles Technology doubles down on Android payment acceptance in France. Space & Telecom: 4iG and SpaceX signed agreements for Starlink Mobile across Hungary and the Western Balkans plus “sovereign” encrypted defense communications. Defense & Drones: Ukraine and Germany are finalizing a drone counter-attack technology deal, with new air-defense support expected. Energy Pressure: Analysts warn Europe’s next energy bottleneck is the grid—projects can be ready, but grid connections can take years. Trade & Food Safety: The EU moves to block Brazilian animal product imports over antimicrobial controls, prompting Brazil to seek trade-balance action. Robotics in Brussels: European Parliament demos showcased service robots and recycling arms, highlighting the funding gap Europe faces versus US/China. Health Tech: Alkeus published JAMA Ophthalmology results for oral gildeuretinol in Stargardt disease, reporting a significant reduction in retinal lesion growth.