Russia-Ukraine Sanctions Fallout: Putin has ordered temporary management of Russian assets of European firms including Nestlé, Auchan and Leroy Merlin, citing “unfriendly” European ownership and linking the move to EU support for Ukraine. French Football & HR: Zinedine Zidane starts his France reign by sidelining a long-time team security/logistics staffer from Clairefontaine due to corruption-related judicial proceedings, while also naming Mbappé captain and adding first-time call-ups. Workers Under Pressure: Ontario’s WSIB restructuring faces backlash as unions and local MPPs warn of job cuts, while insisting return-to-work support in Sudbury will continue. EU Banking Competitiveness: ECB officials say European banks need bigger scale and deeper capital markets to compete in trading and investment, as fragmentation still traps capital. Cybercrime & Hiring Scams: Japan, the US, Australia and Germany accuse a North Korean-linked group of posing as tech recruiters to steal crypto from IT workers across Europe. Retail Labour Action: Apple store workers in Italy strike over working conditions during the iPhone 18 Pro launch. Public Health: Germany reports a rare “airport malaria” outbreak near Frankfurt, with multiple cases and deaths. Defence Jobs & Industry: Sweden and Germany run a Gotland reinforcement drill, testing rapid allied deployment processes.