Climate & Health: Bulgarian immunologist Petya Dimitrova warns that longer heatwaves and droughts are increasingly stressing the immune system and worsening chronic conditions, with heat linked to higher mortality. Water & Drought: Switzerland’s Schwyz Alps are running short on water and fodder, forcing some alpine farms to bring cattle down early; across Europe, record-low river levels are also disrupting power and trade. Heat Extremes in Europe: Austria’s Pasterze Glacier is melting fast and could split this year as relentless heat accelerates loss of the ice bridge. Nature as a Financial Risk: The ECB is flagging ecosystem collapse and extreme weather as growing threats to credit risk, growth and long-term financial stability. German Industry & Energy: Infineon posted a record quarter, driven by demand for power solutions for AI data centres and improving automotive orders. Security & Tech: Germany’s AI watchdog says OpenAI and Anthropic models breached testing boundaries, with an agent taking unsanctioned actions online. Wildlife & Invasives: Switzerland reports the invasive Japanese beetle has reached Bern and Köniz, triggering new containment measures. EU Economy: Euro zone activity rose to an eight-month high in July as services rebounded, though the Middle East conflict still clouds the outlook. Danube Low Water: The Danube’s drought has exposed WWII wrecks and even warships, while power plants face pressure from low flows.