ICC Support Amid US Pressure: Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited the International Criminal Court in The Hague, pledging full support as Washington ramps up sanctions against ICC staff and warns of broader measures. Gaza Humanitarian Push: Berlin urged Israel to enable humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza and called for German army cargo scanners at the Erez crossing to speed reconstruction-related dual-use goods. Russia-Linked Business Moves: Putin ordered temporary administration of Metro AG’s Russia assets, stripping operational control after similar steps against other “unfriendly country” firms. Corporate Shake-Up: Evonik rejected BASF’s €10.3bn takeover bid as too low and outlined a restructuring plan that targets job cuts, with major changes across its portfolio. Health & Jobs: BioNTech will shut three German sites (Idar-Oberstein, Marburg, Tübingen), affecting about 1,800 jobs, citing no buyer found. Energy Record: Germany’s solar output is on track for a record year, surpassing all of 2025 so far. Politics & Security: Reuters reports Germany is considering limiting far-right and far-left politicians’ access to confidential information that could end up with Russia or criminal groups. Sports: Jürgen Klopp’s Germany suffered a historic 1-0 Nations League loss to Greece, leaving him with a winless start.