Ukraine–Russia Escalation: Ukraine’s drone strikes on Moscow and the Moscow region are making the war feel less “distant” for Russians, with reports of hundreds of drones downed and civilian casualties alongside refinery and housing damage. EU Security Crackdown: The EU, via Europol, targeted 14,200 IRGC-linked posts across 19 countries after the bloc designated the group as terrorist in February—another push to choke propaganda and recruitment online. Tech & Privacy: Microsoft backtracked on Edge’s handling of saved passwords in plaintext memory, saying Edge 148 will stop keeping all passwords loaded unencrypted, nudging users toward dedicated password managers. Media & Advertising: Publicis Conseil Paris won Best of Show at The One Show for work on domestic violence, while Ogilvy Singapore topped APAC rankings with “Vaseline Verified.” Sports Business: Chelsea confirmed Xabi Alonso on a four-year deal, while UK fans face a first in 34 years: Champions League finals won’t be free on TV. Wildlife Incident (Germany): Police shot an escaped tiger near Leipzig after it injured a man, with the site run by a former circus trainer.