Academic BDS Pressure: A new report says “academic BDS” efforts are rising across Europe, warning they could increasingly shape how the EU treats Israel-linked research under Horizon Europe. Eurovision Tech Drama: Hours before the grand final in Vienna, rehearsal problems forced a restart after a curtain malfunction and props delays added last-minute chaos. Energy & Industry: Tenaris and Green Therma are partnering to scale next-generation closed-loop geothermal systems for Europe’s heat transition. Data-Center Power Crunch: Krios Infrastructure has launched to secure “power-ready” hyperscale data-center sites across Europe with parallel permitting and community partnerships. Air Defense Supply Worries: Switzerland is reassessing its air-defense mix after U.S. Patriot delivery delays tied to the Iran war, weighing European and other alternatives. NATO Precision Fires: The U.S. carried out its first GPS-guided GMLRS launch from the M270A2 in Poland, signaling faster long-range deterrence. Robotic Anti-Tank: Germany’s Diehl Defence completed live-fire SPIKE LR missile trials from its Ziesel unmanned ground vehicle. Rights & Migration: EU interior ministers have adopted tougher deportation rules, kicking off a new “deportation era” amid rights backlash. Tech & Markets: Global equity funds saw their eighth straight week of inflows as AI-led tech optimism outweighed inflation worries, even as the S&P 500 slid on hot data and Middle East-linked inflation fears.