Nuclear Hosting Debate: The US is reportedly weighing expanding nuclear weapons deployments to more NATO countries, potentially adding new bases for dual-capable aircraft beyond the current six, with Poland and some Baltic states among those interested. Baltic Rail Cost Shock: Latvia’s Rail Baltica contract is flagged as among the most expensive in the Baltics, with unit costs far higher than Estonia and Lithuania, raising questions over redesign versus renegotiation. Crime Asset Crackdown: Europol’s cross-border operation uncovered hundreds of millions of forints tied to Hungarian investigations, seizing bank accounts, firms, property and vehicles across 31 countries. Hybrid Threats and UK Security: UK officials say Russia’s hostile cyber-activity, disinformation and sabotage are near-daily, and that European security starts in Ukraine. Bosnia Political Crisis: Milorad Dodik’s return is again destabilising Bosnia and Herzegovina, as disputes with the High Representative deepen institutional conflict. Environment and Health: A study links snus and nicotine pouches to oral health harm, while UN warns El Niño is likely to return and intensify extreme weather. Wildlife Science: Research suggests grey wolves keep golden jackals farther from people—an unexpected pattern now explained by predator presence.