NATO Funding Pressure: Sweden’s and NATO leaders are calling out allies for not paying enough for Ukraine, with Rutte saying support is “not evenly distributed” and urging more countries to “put the money where the mouth is.” Baltic Tensions: Russia is again threatening Baltic states over alleged drone activity, even as EU and NATO deny the claims—Latvia has faced multiple drone alerts in recent days. Space From Kourou: A joint ESA–China mission, SMILE (Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer), has successfully launched from Europe’s spaceport in Kourou and is set to study the Sun–Earth magnetic link, including observations of the northern lights. Travel & Culture Roundup: A U.S. list highlights five South American destinations rated safest for summer travel, while Paris’ Rue du Bac spotlights the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal tied to Catherine Labouré. Adventure Human Stories: A volunteer “Save Soil” journey is bringing soil protection activism to Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana, and a group of young friends is sailing the world on their self-bought all-girl boat.