Education & AI: A new argument for “math students will actually use” says schools still teach rote, outdated problem-solving while AI can finish the same work in minutes, pushing for more relevant math ideas. Ukraine rail strikes: Russia is increasingly targeting Ukraine’s railways, with drone tactics and faster jet-powered strikes adding pressure to passenger and cargo logistics. Baltic readiness: Sweden and Germany run a first joint rehearsal for rapid reinforcement of Gotland, testing how allied forces integrate quickly on the island. Space safety rules: EU officials say uncertainty around the US TraCSS system is nudging Europe to lead space traffic management standards and licensing, with EU SST participation becoming effectively mandatory for many operators. Academic freedom: Sweden’s academic freedom investigator warns that harassment, precarious funding, and governance pressures still threaten researchers and teachers. Finnish conservation win: Researchers restored a Finnish meadow and reintroduced the endangered Baton Blue butterfly, with 46 found two years later. Cyber & satellites: Ericsson and Erillisverkot demonstrate ISAC to detect unauthorised drone activity, while a European consortium plans end-to-end testing of protected satellite communications against disruption and cyberattacks. AI infrastructure in Europe: 19 EU states move into IPCEI-AI pre-notification, aiming to build an EU alternative to US hyperscalers. Healthcare tech: A Finnish imaging study suggests normalised epicardial fat volume can rule out obstructive CAD with high reliability. Energy for data centres: Wärtsilä and Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions assess gas/dual-fuel power options for Japanese data centres where grid access lags.