EU Energy & Grids: EU ministers in Luxembourg backed a grids overhaul to speed cross-border power infrastructure and streamline permits, aiming to close the gap between clean-energy plans and what the network can actually build. Energy Storage Deal: The Commission also signed the EU’s first tripartite agreement on energy storage to scale batteries and other storage fast, boosting flexibility and security. Heatwave Watch (Luxembourg): LIST hydrologist Laurent Pfister warns the impact of record heat on rivers may lag by weeks, with rising water temperatures and falling oxygen stressing aquatic life. Crypto Regulation (Luxembourg): Luxembourg’s CSSF issued Ripple a preliminary “green light” for a CASP path under MiCA, positioning XRP and RLUSD for regulated EEA operations (still subject to final conditions). AI in Government: Luxembourg’s public administration is rolling out AI tools from state data centres to handle document triage and simplify citizen services, with humans staying in charge. Space in Luxembourg: Asteroid Day returned to Cercle Cité, featuring NASA astronaut Mike Foreman and talks on planetary defence. Venezuela Earthquakes: EU civil protection teams, including Luxembourg, continue rescue efforts as the death toll climbs and thousands remain missing. Copyright & AI (Jamendo vs Nvidia): Luxembourg-based music platform Jamendo sued Nvidia in the US over alleged unauthorised use of audio for generative AI models.