Drone Security: Germany’s Bundeswehr says it has logged several hundred suspected drone overflights at military sites, with hybrid threats like sabotage and cyberattacks now a daily concern. Airport Incident: The Leipzig/Halle drone scare is still under scrutiny after a bus driver kicked an explosive device away, and investigators continue to follow leads. Energy & Heat: A new heat wave pushed French and German power prices up by more than 20% in a day as nuclear and wind output faced cooling and supply strains. EV Shift: Higher fuel prices tied to the Middle East conflict are driving record EV take-up, with 12% of drivers switching in Q2. Defense Industry: TKMS lifted its outlook as defense spending turns into orders for naval hardware. Business & Data: Uniper plans AI data centres at power-plant sites, while CloudKleyer marked progress on a new Frankfurt-area data centre. Migration & Deportations: Germany deported at least 137 Nigerians on charter flights as EU rules tighten. International Aid: Germany delivered €5.7m in robotic firefighting equipment to Ukraine’s emergency service. Climate Impact: Western Europe’s June-July average was the hottest on record, with very low river levels hitting water and energy production.