Bosnia War-Crimes Dragnet: NATO’s SFOR-backed SAS “Operation Tango” in Prijedor (10 July 1997) targeted two Bosnian Serb suspects indicted by the UN tribunal—Milan Kovačević was arrested after posing as Red Cross officials, while Simo Drljača was shot dead during an arrest attempt. Drought Pressure on Central Europe: Visegrad Four farm bodies urged the EU to act fast as extreme drought cuts fodder and crops, warning of knock-on damage to livestock and food security. Baltic Grain Tensions: Latvia and Lithuania are weighing limits or a ban on Russian grain transit as shipments rise after Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt other export routes. Arctic Shipping Shift: A new Asia-to-Europe route via the Arctic is shortening voyages and reshaping trade and geopolitics, with Russia set to benefit from the change. Heat and Disruption Across Europe: A heat dome threatens extreme temperatures up to 44C in parts of southern Europe, while storm-driven air chaos has already delayed hundreds of flights in the UK. Western Balkans Politics: EU officials may adjust or cancel parts of Ursula von der Leyen’s Serbia visit after controversy over tributes to convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić. Israel-Bosnia Business Ties: Israel opened a Chamber of Commerce office in Banja Luka, deepening economic links with Republika Srpska amid wider political backlash. Aviation Safety: Two pilots died in a Greek air show crash involving a Phantom F-4 at Tanagra Air Force Base; remaining events were cancelled. Far-Right Momentum in Germany: The AfD’s push in eastern Germany highlights growing support for deportations and a tougher stance on Russia, raising alarm among mainstream parties.