Germany–Navy Defense Tech: Rheinmetall and MBDA won a major German Navy contract to develop a high-energy naval laser weapon, aiming for operational service by 2029 and built to counter drones and other threats. German Rail Security: Authorities suspect sabotage after a fire on the Dusseldorf–Cologne rail line damaged signalling cables and disrupted services, with investigators looking at deliberate wrongdoing. World Cup Focus (Argentina–Switzerland): Lionel Messi’s Argentina host Switzerland in a quarter-final in Kansas City, with Switzerland reaching the last eight for the first time since 1954; Swiss captain Granit Xhaka urges fans to “dream big” while coach Murat Yakin says they have solutions to contain Messi. Czech Court & Church History: A Czech court will consider rehabilitating Cardinal Štěpán Trochta, jailed under communists, as prosecutors seek review of illegal internment. Hungary Media Shake-up: Hungarian public television suspended its news broadcasts, replacing them with an apology and a message that services are temporarily halted during a transformation. Poland Aviation Money Pressure: Poland’s air-traffic agency PANSA faces funding cuts after Pfizer pushes enforcement of a €1.3bn COVID-vaccine court ruling, prompting government assurances for continued operations. MotoGP (Germany): Marc Marquez took pole at Sachsenring with a lap-record Ducati run, while Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi is out after a collarbone fracture. Wimbledon (Czech Tennis): Karolina Muchova and Linda Nosková set up an all-Czech women’s final after both won their semi-finals.