Defense & Deterrence: Germany is planning a roughly €12 billion long-range missile push to deter Russia, with phased steps starting with cruise missiles in 2027 and later joint work with the UK. Ukraine Support: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Kyiv as Russian strikes killed two people near the capital; Ukraine also expects more French air-defense deliveries this fall and is pressing for €30 billion in European funds. Elections & Far-Right Politics: AfD co-leader Alice Weidel says the party will govern in Saxony-Anhalt and aims for federal power, arguing the CDU’s “firewall” is backfiring as polls stay high. Business & Takeovers: Commerzbank’s supervisory chair Jens Weidmann calls for a review of Germany’s takeover rules after UniCredit’s bid, arguing shareholders didn’t get an adequate control premium. Sports (Germany): Bayern’s Harry Kane was voted Germany’s footballer of the year; Vincent Kompany took coach of the year and Giulia Gwinn won best female player. Aviation Safety: New footage shows the chaos inside a Ryanair cabin after a window shattered and a passenger was sucked out at 16,000ft. Culture & Society: Scientists caring for a stranded whale say they’ve faced abuse and death threats since the animal’s death.