Hybrid Warfare & Sanctions: Germany says Russia is behind an explosives-laden drone attempt at Leipzig/Halle Airport and warns of further hybrid attacks, announcing measures including closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and ending the “Russian House” in Berlin. EU Solidarity: European leaders—including Italy’s Meloni and France’s Macron—back Berlin and call for a united, tougher EU response. Energy Security: German police also investigated homemade explosive and incendiary devices near a Brandenburg power substation, with officials describing it as a “trial attack.” Marcom & Retail Tech: A study on AI-assisted shopping carts in Germany found shoppers spend more (32% higher spend) and stay longer, boosting engagement and ad opportunities. E-Invoicing Readiness: ThriveCart adds UBL XML support to help businesses handle Europe’s changing e-invoicing rules, including Germany’s expanding sending requirements from 2027. Fashion & Culture: The Met Gala’s 2027 John Galliano honor is scrapped after renewed backlash over past racist and antisemitic remarks. Media/AI Security: OpenAI’s reports on its AI agents’ attack on Hugging Face highlight how coordinated agent behavior can break safeguards—raising alarms for companies securing agentic systems.