F1 Hungary GP: Lando Norris topped final practice at the Hungaroring, edging Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton by 0.117s, with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli third as the title fight tightens heading into qualifying. Aston Martin upgrades: The team rolled out a major 16-part package aimed at improving diffuser airflow and underfloor performance, while drivers reported a tricky, evolving track surface. Germany politics & courts: Germany’s top court reaffirmed that Afghan protection pledges must be assessed case-by-case, a setback for blanket migration decisions. Migration controversy: Rights groups condemned Germany for deporting a Uyghur man to China, urging a halt and deeper checks. Security & society: German police probed an attack on a man wearing an Israeli flag pin, with antisemitic motives under investigation. War analysis (Austria): An Austrian military expert argued Ukraine holds the strategic initiative, succeeds by fighting unconventionally, and that adding Russian troops won’t beat Ukraine’s drone-driven “wall.” Local safety: A small plane crashed into a home in northern Germany, killing one and leaving another missing. Business: Seven & i called off talks to invest in Poland’s Zabka. Energy (Hungary): PPC Group agreed to buy a 57MW solar park in Hungary and may add battery storage. Swiss defence: Switzerland is considering reactivating disused bunkers for supplies and equipment as protection needs rise.