Heatwave Watch: Germany is bracing for another dangerous surge as temperatures topped 41.3°C near Saarbrücken, with rail disruptions, power strain, school and event postponements, and health warnings as the weekend peak nears. Healthcare Gaps: A doctors’ association says only about a third of German hospitals have air-conditioned patient rooms, leaving patients to cope with extreme heat via makeshift measures. Volkswagen Restructuring: Reports say VW plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close four German plants, alongside reduced investment, as it tries to respond to intensifying competition from Chinese EVs. Defence & Security: Germany may reintroduce mandatory military service by mid-2027 if voluntary recruitment misses targets, as Russia-linked threats and troop goals pressure the system. EU Politics & Markets: Ireland takes over the EU presidency amid a heavy legislative workload, while European stocks closed lower and investors weighed AI-related cost concerns. World Cup Shock: Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1 to reach the knockout stage, setting up a likely high-profile next round.