Offshore Wind Reversal: RWE struck a $1.22bn (€1.06bn) deal with the Trump administration to cancel three U.S. offshore wind leases off New York, California and Louisiana, shifting money into LNG and gas power; the company says there’s no near-term path to permits and plans a $900m stake in a Louisiana LNG project plus a $300m turbine order. Energy Security & Grid Links: A Meridiam-backed agreement is set to strengthen the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnector, with IPTO staying a key shareholder and operator while surveys and financing progress. Heatwave Toll: Germany’s Robert Koch Institute estimates 11,900 heat-related deaths through July 2026, with nursing homes still largely lacking air conditioning. Water Crisis for Industry: Low Rhine levels are again threatening logistics and costs for German industry, as riverboat traffic faces tighter limits. Airport Drone Scare: German authorities are investigating an explosives-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle, with officials warning of a “hybrid attack” scenario. Workplace Privacy Ruling: A German court backed an employer after a hidden listening device was planted by a co-worker, finding the misconduct wasn’t attributable to management. Industrial Orders: Germany’s June industrial orders rose 3.1%, but analysts warn drought and war-related risks could still weigh on the outlook. Tech & Markets: Siemens lifted its profit outlook on AI-driven data center demand, but shares fell after investors wanted more.