Wildfire Crisis in Belgium: Hundreds of villagers in eastern Belgium were ordered to evacuate as firefighters battled one of the country’s worst-ever blazes in the High Fens nature reserve, with the EU sending helicopters and water bombers; by early Saturday it had burned about 1,600 hectares and was still not under control. Arson Suspicions Across Europe: As record heat and drought fuelled wildfires from Croatia to France, authorities in France arrested nearly 500 people suspected of starting fires, while evacuations spread across multiple countries. Solar Waste Warning: A new study flags a looming PV waste problem, estimating up to 402 million tonnes of discarded solar panels by 2060, and argues recycling could unlock major value while reducing environmental risks. AI “Black Box” Trust Issue: Scientists increasingly rely on powerful tools they can’t fully inspect or verify, raising concerns for reproducibility and trust—especially when systems are owned by private firms. Sweden Military Planning: Sweden is considering reorganizing ground forces into larger units (corps and divisions) as part of an “Army 2040” direction. Sweden Tech & Jobs: Nokia confirmed it will wind down its Hangzhou radio R&D hub by end-2026, cutting about 1,600 jobs and reflecting a split in the global 5G supply chain. Extreme Heat Impacts: Reports from Europe and beyond continue to link severe weather to climate change, including wildfire-prone conditions and major flooding pressures.