Ukraine War Outlook: US and Europe expect no breakthrough with Putin and are planning for a prolonged conflict, with fears Russia could intensify strikes on Ukraine’s energy and heating systems and run hybrid attacks into Europe. UK Aviation Jobs & Services: Britain’s air travel hit a major disruption after an NATS flight processing system fault grounded more than 1,000 flights, stranding tens of thousands and raising pressure on leadership. EU Competition & Software: EU regulators are probing Oracle’s software licensing practices after the earlier SAP settlement, keeping enterprise cloud costs and customer choice in focus. Germany Politics & Work Climate: Germany’s AfD surged in Saxony-Anhalt, deepening legitimacy worries and adding uncertainty for employers as the far right nears power. Eiffel Tower Gender Equality Row: France launched investigations after Eiffel Tower staff alleged women were sidelined or told to hide during a Hindu delegation visit, triggering a strike and apology from management. Poland Defense Industry: MBDA opened its first industrial facility in Poland (Czosnow) to support air defence work, with a service and technology centre aimed at maintenance, training, and engineering jobs. Israel Settlement Trade Sanctions: UK, France and Canada moved to restrict trade in Israeli West Bank settlement goods, escalating diplomatic pressure. Automotive Restructuring: Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut about 4,000 jobs over two years amid tariffs, cyber fallout and Chinese EV competition. EU Enlargement Block: Hungary blocked Ukraine’s EU accession screening clusters 2 and 3, stalling progress and affecting Moldova too. Energy & AI: A UK government-commissioned report says AI could reshape the grid within a decade, potentially cutting bills while keeping reliability.