AfD Protests: Around 150,000 people marched across Germany to demand a ban on the far-right AfD after its major Saxony-Anhalt election win, with rallies in cities including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. Leipzig Airport Sabotage: German investigators say a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport was linked to Russian military intelligence, identifying two main suspects, including a GRU-linked Russian. EU Sanctions Row: France has joined Slovakia in pushing to remove Russian-linked businessman Alisher Usmanov from EU sanctions, sparking frustration among other member states amid wider hybrid-threat concerns. Energy Security: Germany’s gas regulator says storage is slightly above last winter’s withdrawal pace and urges continued filling, while acknowledging current levels are historically low. Tax Ruling: Germany’s top financial court ruled that proceeds from selling metal remnants left after cremation—including dental gold and medical prostheses—are taxable as entrepreneurial income. Science & Environment: German researchers found a “Pac-Man” enzyme that can break down plant-based bioplastics and also neutralize penicillin-type antibiotics. Business & Industry: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has started rolling out a refreshed VW Caddy with updated exterior and a larger digital interior display. Sports: France beat host Germany 86-64 to reach the women’s FIBA World Cup final, where they will face Spain or the US.