Drug Bust: Cologne prosecutors say raids across North Rhine-Westphalia, Spain and Austria hit an Europe-wide drug ring, seizing 4+ tons of cannabis plus cocaine, crack and amphetamine oil; 31 suspects and nine arrest warrants are in play. World Cup Shock: Germany booked the Round of 32 with a 2-1 comeback over Ivory Coast in Toronto, with Deniz Undav scoring twice after halftime. AfD Culture War: Reuters reports Bauhaus has become a flashpoint in Saxony-Anhalt’s election as AfD pushes a “patriotic cultural policy” targeting the modernist icon. Ukraine Air Defence: Zelensky says Ukraine has signed for 600 air-defense missiles from Germany, tied to Patriot production licensing. Defence Industry Move: Germany plans to buy a 40% stake in KNDS ahead of a July IPO, with Bundestag budget approval expected this week. Heatwave: Europe’s extreme heat is driving cancellations and health warnings, with Germany bracing for more hot days and storms. Pensions: A commission is considering raising Germany’s state retirement age toward 70, sparking major debate. Local Media Funding: Germany’s media regulator calls for a digital levy from big platforms to protect local journalism. Energy Storage: MaxSolar and Entrix back a 20 MW/100 MWh grid-support battery in Bavaria for stability services. Public Safety: A woman died at the Hurricane Festival in Lower Saxony; police cite pre-existing conditions and investigate the cause.