Wildfires & WWI/WWII hazards: Fires across Europe are unearthing and sometimes detonating buried rusty bombs and mines from past wars, forcing bomb-disposal teams to respond in countries including France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Ukraine war updates: Russian and Ukrainian drone and missile strikes killed at least 10 people, including in Kyiv and Russia’s Krasnodar region, following a deadly mall attack in Kryvyi Rih. EU/Europe politics & religion: Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino and Rimini, urging leaders to tackle inequality and poverty and warning against invasive, destructive uses of technology. Health & research: Scientists unveiled nearly 700 new patient-derived cancer tissue models, including organoids, to speed targeted drug development. Sports & culture: The All Blacks performed the Haka at Ellis Park to a respectful crowd ahead of a test against South Africa. Tech & consumer rules: Sony’s PlayStation disc phase-out backlash continues as PSN users report automated terms reminders tied to digital ownership. Education & youth: Kazakhstan held its first election for a new unicameral Kurultai parliament under the post-constitutional system.