Public Health & Safety: WHO convenes an Andes hantavirus panel focused on how to safely stop transmission in the MV Hondius response, after the virus’s rare person-to-person spread complicates standard isolation and quarantine rules. Clean Energy Finance: Tanzania’s EnDev programme marks 13 years and urges private investors and banks to scale clean energy solutions, framing energy access as “bankable” for credit and services. Dutch Tech in Payments: Rabobank moves iDEAL onto Wero for real-time account-to-account payments, with ACI powering 24/7 clearing and settlement across SEPA Instant. AI Trust in Europe: GITEX AI EUROPE spotlights a shift from AI capability to credibility, with Dutch and EU leaders discussing governance, compliance, and cybersecurity for scaling. Circular Solar (Netherlands): Solarge, a Dutch solar maker, pushes fully recyclable, lighter modules and highlights removal of PFAs and antimony from its designs. Wildlife & Climate: A new study warns that hundreds of sea level assessments have underestimated ocean rise, raising stakes for coastal planning. Health & Longevity (Netherlands): Dutch researchers point to a gene linked to longer healthspan, offering clues for healthier aging. Sports Rule Debate: Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk criticizes FIFA’s mandatory hydration breaks, arguing they disrupt the flow even in air-conditioned venues.