Wildfire Watch at the German Border: A record wildfire in Belgium’s High Fens has forced evacuations in nearby German border areas, but rain and a better wind shift have slowed the blaze and reduced the risk of it crossing into Germany—firefighters say it’s easing for now, not over. Far-Right AfD Ban Debate: Germany is again weighing whether to move toward banning the AfD, with jurists pushing for the Constitutional Court to assess whether the party is incompatible with the democratic order as key eastern-state elections loom. EU Sanctions Push: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the bloc could expand Russia sanctions by about a third this autumn, aiming for a “most far-reaching” package. Refugee Status Revoked: Germany is revoking asylum status for thousands of Syrians, tightening rules for protection. Energy-Heavy Industry Hit: Hydrogen costs are forcing Germany’s steel plans to change course, as projects struggle with expensive clean fuel. Markets: German bond yields stay near 15-year highs amid Iran-war worries about energy prices and inflation. Tech & Defense: Rakuten will partner with German drone startup Helsing to test military drones with Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force. Business: German direct investment in the US drops to a three-year low, reflecting caution amid tariff uncertainty. Culture & Sports: Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein wins a second Formula E title; and Haribo launches its first-ever chocolate bar in a Ritter Sport collab, sparking mixed reactions.