Energy & Infrastructure Finance: Johannesburg secured a €?R3.8bn loan from Germany’s KfW to modernise its electricity network, including substations, smart meters and renewables—plus a warning that the money must go to the right long-term assets. Aviation & Travel: Ryanair has stopped serving 19 airports since March 2025, shrinking its network across 12 countries; Spain accounts for five of the removed airports. Defence & Industry: Berlin drone maker Stark is in talks to raise at least €300m at a €2.5bn valuation, betting on autonomous “kamikaze” strike drones despite prior trial setbacks. Cybersecurity: A Signal phishing campaign is targeting users with messages that impersonate “Signal Support” to steal backup recovery keys. Markets & Geopolitics: Stocks in Europe edged higher on peace hopes around US-Iran talks, while oil prices eased as investors weigh the odds of a deal. Auto Policy Shock: Mercedes faces US legislative pressure over “foreign adversary” ownership links tied to China, raising uncertainty for its US operations. EU Trade & Regulation: The EU is moving to tighten action on trade with China as the deficit hits €360bn, while capital-markets oversight shifts toward ESMA. Retail Expansion: Aldi is asking shoppers in Warrington to suggest locations for new stores as it ramps up investment.