Germany-Russia Tensions: Berlin says a drone packed with explosives near Leipzig/Halle Airport on Aug 4 was a “hybrid attack” by Russia, and it’s responding with diplomatic steps including closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and ending the lease for the “Russian House” in Berlin, plus tighter entry rules and new EU sanctions listings. EU/NATO Solidarity: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and NATO chief Mark Rutte backed Germany, warning that hybrid attacks won’t go unanswered. Energy Sabotage Fears: Police also found improvised explosive and incendiary devices at a Brandenburg power substation near the Jänschwalde plant; service was briefly disrupted but restored, with investigators still searching for who did it. France Security Cooperation: Qatar’s interior minister met France’s National Gendarmerie leadership to review long-running security ties, including training and coordination. Diplomacy in the Middle East: France’s new ambassador to Lebanon, Patrick Durel, vowed continued support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability. Politics & Migration Debate: German populist Sahra Wagenknecht criticized the Leipzig response as needlessly escalatory, while Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt warned Germany could face further hybrid attacks. Business & Ports: MacGregor opened a new service engineer hub in Trieste, boosting European capacity. Culture & Controversy: A Tuscan B&B told an Israeli guest it supports BDS and asked her to cancel, triggering backlash.