EU Defence Push: Kaja Kallas urged faster rearmament after warnings of Russian sabotage and hybrid attacks, as the Council approved the first five European Defence Projects of Common Interest under EDIP, covering drones, seabed defence, space and integrated air/missile defence. Ukraine & Sanctions: The EU imposed new sanctions on 10 individuals and 17 entities over alleged unlawful deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children to Russia; Ukraine’s agriculture minister warned Black Sea strikes could add up to $60bn to global food costs. Security Attribution: Estonia said an arson attack on Milrem Robotics was a deliberate, pre-planned act commissioned by Russian security services, with Sweden’s caretaker PM calling the attribution “extremely serious.” EU Budget Fight: France’s Benjamin Haddad wants EU to use Google fine proceeds to cut member-state contributions, while Germany and other net contributors threaten to block the 2028–2034 budget unless it’s slashed. Hungary Courtroom Politics: Parliament lifted immunity of PM Peter Magyar and two Orbán-era ministers amid a theft probe. UK Domestic: Labour PM Andy Burnham set out a publicly owned “Great British Grid” plan to cut energy costs, while UK museums will stay universally free. Human Rights Debate: Portugal, Italy and Spain face renewed scrutiny over expanded niqab/burqa restrictions. Sports Governance: FIFA accused UEFA of harassment in a Florida court filing tied to Infantino and a private investor plan.